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South East England

Red Squirrel Trail – Cowes to Newport Cycleway loop from Newport

Road cycling routes

South East England

Red Squirrel Trail – Cowes to Newport Cycleway loop from Newport

Moderate

4.3

(9)

24

riders

Red Squirrel Trail – Cowes to Newport Cycleway loop from Newport

01:04

21.3km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.89 km for 53 m

After 8.19 km for 58 m

After 8.38 km for 180 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.79 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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2

5.55 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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3

8.07 km

Cowes Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

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4

8.07 km

Newsmans Sports Café and Bar

Highlight • Other

Happened upon this place on the bike on the same day it opened. Seems like a quality café to stop at mid-ride or at the end for a pint.

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5

8.67 km

Cowes Cannons and Marina

Highlight • Settlement

Cowes is a pretty town with a rich Royal heritage. The vibrant streets are filled with places for food and drink, shops, galleries, and museums. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert …

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6

9.34 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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7

11.3 km

Gurnard Beach Huts

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice pub beer garden overlooking these beach huts at Gurnard. One of the best sunsets in the world, a Gurnard sunset.

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8

21.1 km

Comicoffee

Highlight • Cafe

B

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

5.85 km

3.24 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

2.08 km

845 m

644 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 5 September

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14°C

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