Mountain biking in the Isle of Wight is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South East England. To help you experience the best the …

Last updated: September 27, 2025

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1. Berlin Wall Trail & Freshwater Bay from Carisbrooke — Isle of Wight

40.6km

03:26

600m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Red Squirrel Trail — Isle of Wight

23.9km

01:36

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Round the Island Cycle Route — Isle of Wight

112km

07:13

1,270m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Carisbrooke & Brighstone Down loop from Niton — Isle of Wight

55.1km

04:36

850m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Carisbrooke Castle – Limerstone Down Viewpoint loop from Newport

26.6km

02:17

400m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6. Sandown to Newport Cycle Path – Carved Rabbit Picnic Tables loop from Shanklin

55.1km

03:08

290m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Cowes Floating Bridge – Freemantle Gate loop from Porchfield

104km

06:36

1,170m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. The Village Shop loop from Brighstone

17.9km

01:39

400m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Freemantle Gate – Limerstone Down Viewpoint loop from Shide

68.4km

05:32

1,120m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Freemantle Gate – Sandown to Newport Cycle Path loop from Pan

47.5km

03:31

600m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in the Isle of Wight

1. Berlin Wall Trail & Freshwater Bay from Carisbrooke — Isle of Wight

2. Red Squirrel Trail — Isle of Wight

3. Round the Island Cycle Route — Isle of Wight

4. Carisbrooke & Brighstone Down loop from Niton — Isle of Wight

5. Carisbrooke Castle – Limerstone Down Viewpoint loop from Newport

6. Sandown to Newport Cycle Path – Carved Rabbit Picnic Tables loop from Shanklin

7. Cowes Floating Bridge – Freemantle Gate loop from Porchfield

8. The Village Shop loop from Brighstone

9. Freemantle Gate – Limerstone Down Viewpoint loop from Shide

10. Freemantle Gate – Sandown to Newport Cycle Path loop from Pan

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