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Cowes Cannons and Marina – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Calbourne

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Cowes Cannons and Marina – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Calbourne

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Cowes Cannons and Marina – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Calbourne

01:48

30.4km

240m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.5 km for 173 m

Open: • 6:00 PM-10:00 AM (otherwise dismount required)

After 16.8 km for 190 m

Open: • 6:00 PM-10:00 AM (otherwise dismount required)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 km

Clamerkin Copse

Forest

3.54 km

Cassey Bridge and Causeway Lake Estuary

Highlight • River

Lovely bridge over the Causeway Lake estuary. Enjoy views of the lake on one side and mouth of the river on the other, before setting off for more exploring of this beautiful landscape on the Isle of Wight.

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3.87 km

Newtown Old Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

This small collection of picturesque houses was once the Island's capital. Now, most of the surrounding land and creek is owned by the National Trust (including the Old Town Hall), and the area is home to a National Nature Reserve.

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15.9 km

Royal Yacht Squadron Cannons at Cowes Castle

Highlight • Monument

Watch out for the cannon being fired, especially during Cowes Week sailing regatt

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16.6 km

Cowes Cannons and Marina

Highlight • Settlement

Cowes is a pretty town with a rich Royal heritage. The vibrant streets are filled with places for food and drink, shops, galleries, and museums. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert …

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16.8 km

Cowes Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

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17.5 km

Cowes Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry)

Highlight • Structure

If you feel like taking a shortcut to East Cowes you can take the chainlink ferry across this small stretch of water.

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17.5 km

Cowes Floating Bridge (West Landing)

Highlight • Rest Area

£1.50 return trip with bike (not £150!)!

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20.1 km

Red Squirrel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Red squirrel trail is an easy family friendly cycle route mainly following old railway routes. Well maintained throughout. Both the Sandown to Newport and Newport to Cowes sections are flat. The Wroxall loop is more challenging.

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26.2 km

Parkhurst Forest

Forest

30.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

5.34 km

5.16 km

2.68 km

1.57 km

1.06 km

132 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

3.34 km

1.65 km

132 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

9°C

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Cowes Cannons and Marina – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Calbourne

Cassey Bridge and Causeway Lake Estuary

Newtown Old Town Hall

Royal Yacht Squadron Cannons at Cowes Castle

Cowes Cannons and Marina

Cowes Waterfront

Cowes Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry)

Cowes Floating Bridge (West Landing)

Red Squirrel Trail

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