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Cowes Cannons and Marina – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Wootton Bridge

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Cowes Cannons and Marina – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Wootton Bridge

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Cowes Cannons and Marina – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Wootton Bridge

02:22

41.7km

320m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.3 km for 157 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.17 km

Brick Archway on the Wootton Disused Railway Line

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Heading from Newport this track takes you along the old railway route finishing at Wootton Steam railway. Be careful about half way as the trail involves crossing a road.

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18.4 km

Mornington Woods

Forest

19.2 km

Royal Yacht Squadron Cannons at Cowes Castle

Highlight • Monument

Watch out for the cannon being fired, especially during Cowes Week sailing regatt

Tip by

19.8 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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25.5 km

Cowes Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry)

Highlight • Structure

If you feel like taking a shortcut to East Cowes you can take the chainlink ferry across this small stretch of water.

Tip by

26.9 km

Shamblers Copse

Forest

28.4 km

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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41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

14.9 km

6.09 km

3.26 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

4.60 km

2.76 km

685 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

11°C

21 %

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Cowes Cannons and Marina – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Wootton Bridge

Brick Archway on the Wootton Disused Railway Line

Royal Yacht Squadron Cannons at Cowes Castle

Cowes Cannons and Marina

Cowes Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry)

Red Squirrel Trail

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