Colwell Bay – Fort Victoria Country Park loop from Yarmouth

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Colwell Bay – Fort Victoria Country Park loop from Yarmouth

Moderate

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Colwell Bay – Fort Victoria Country Park loop from Yarmouth

04:49

17.9km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 499 m for 104 m

After 17.3 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.68 km

Viewpoint

6.18 km

Beach

6.88 km

Totland Bay

Highlight • Beach

The clear blue waters of Totland Bay make this an ideal place for a post run dip. There are also plenty of places to eat here if your run has left you feeling hungry.

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8.54 km

Hiking up on Heddon Warren gives you a fantastic view of The Needles, the sea stacks extending out into the sea. You can also see the chairlift which takes daring passengers down to Alum Bay past the multicoloured cliffs.

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8.62 km

Narrow Overgrown Path

Highlight • Trail

Paths to the north are so overgrown with hedges and scratchy bushes, it’s better to choose the ones to the south even if they are more steep.

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8.78 km

View of The Needles and Alum Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

A good spot for taking photos, located at the end of the path on chalk rock. You can see the Needles and the bay from here. The place is covered with heather.

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9.81 km

View of the Needles from Headon Warren

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of the Needles and across to the mainland. Also a Bronze age burial site at the highest point.

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12.4 km

Colwell Bay

Highlight • Beach

Small bay in the west of the island with a promenade to Totland Bay. Here you can still find the typical bathing houses.

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15.5 km

Fort Victoria Country Park

Highlight • Beach

Coastal views across to Hurst Point, the nearest part of the Mainland to the Isle Of Wight.

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15.9 km

Fort Victoria

Castle

17.6 km

Yarmouth Pier

Highlight • Structure

Such a lovely part of the IOW. I’ve never been to this side but a friend and me went bike packing all over IOW. It is definitely worth a trip. And very friendly people too.👍🏻

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