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Cowes to Newport Cycleway – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Cowes

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South East England

Cowes to Newport Cycleway – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Cowes

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4.4

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Cowes to Newport Cycleway – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Cowes

00:43

12.0km

80m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.41 km for 159 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.53 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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2

5.55 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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3

9.69 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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B

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

745 m

651 m

447 m

213 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

1.10 km

154 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

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