View of Ventnor Esplanade – Ventnor Breakwater loop from Ventnor

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View of Ventnor Esplanade – Ventnor Breakwater loop from Ventnor

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View of Ventnor Esplanade – Ventnor Breakwater loop from Ventnor

02:12

8.16km

100m

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 23, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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426 m

The Beach Shack, Steephill Cove

Highlight • Cafe

Great view. Always good for a break. My tip: cappuccino.

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2.09 km

View of Ventnor Esplanade

Highlight • Viewpoint

The descent into the Esplanade is steep. The ride out is of the Esplanade is steep.

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3.05 km

Ventnor Breakwater

Highlight • Structure

A pleasant place to sit off the coast of Ventnor, with panoramic views of the sea, the seafront and up to the town.

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3.77 km

Stokey's Solar System Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

This walk along the sea wall between Bonchurch and Ventnor features a scale model of the solar system. You can see just how far away the outer planets are from …

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5.77 km

Wheelers Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Attention: Since November 2022, part of the Eastern Cliff Esplanade has been closed due to damage or repair work!

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6.70 km

Spyglass Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Very good food, seafood, homemade pies, and more, a good wine list, and a good beer selection. But above all, a great place with a beautiful view over Ventnor Bay.

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8.16 km

End point

Bus stop

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