Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Darter, Azure Damselfly, Ruddy Darter +65 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, Azure Damselfly, Ruddy Darter +65 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Free
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Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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10 signed routes nearby · 34 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km▾
Named routeLength 113 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Tennyson TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of WightWalking route12 km▾
Enjoy far-reaching views on this walk over Afton, Brook & Compton Downs. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs & look for their fossilised remains along the coast. Uneven pathways, hilly terrain, gates, stiles & steps. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock
Named routeLength 12 kmDuration 03:00-03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Paradise on the Isle of Wight Butterfly Walk, Isle of WightWalking route8 km▾
Moderate walk on chalk downland. 1 of the top places for spotting butterflies. Adonis, small & chalkhill blues & dark-green & Glanville fritillary's are abundant. Brown argus, grayling & the clouded yellow can also be seen. Uneven, gate & steep sections
Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:00-02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Hamstead TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Hamstead Roadpublic footpath · 399 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 399 mPath type: unclassified
Sea View Roadpublic footpath · 230 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 230 mSurface unpavedPath type: unclassified
West Closepublic footpath · 164 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 164 mSurface unpavedPath type: unclassified
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Cycling
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8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Round the Island RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef 67Regional cycle route
Cowes (Route 4)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Yarmouth/Freshwater (Route 1)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
N/ACycling route1.9 km▾
Named routeRef 67Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
N/ACycling route106 m▾
Named routeRef 67Length 106 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
N/ACycling route176 m▾
Named routeRef 67Length 176 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
