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Mountain biking trails

South East England

Red Squirrel Trail – Cowes to Newport Cycleway loop from Newport

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Red Squirrel Trail – Cowes to Newport Cycleway loop from Newport

Easy

3.5

(13)

25

riders

Red Squirrel Trail – Cowes to Newport Cycleway loop from Newport

01:07

20.0km

130m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 527 m for 80 m

After 10.6 km for 76 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.20 km

Mermaid Statue on the River Medina

Highlight • River

Lifesize mermaid stone statue. Great place to stop on the banks of the River Medina.

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2

5.47 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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3

6.23 km

Cowes to Newport Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

lovely Cycleway along the former railway line. be aware, we managed to get 4 punctures between 2 bikes. quite unusual as I hardly ever get punctures . perhaps the Hawthorn had just been cut back?

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4

8.79 km

Cowes Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

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5

10.5 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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B

20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

4.65 km

2.82 km

514 m

377 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

3.15 km

340 m

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