24 hour Isle of Wight Coast Path Walk - 9 May - 72 Miles (Free)

Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 07:30 am UTC+01:00

Floating Bridge | Cowes

Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Publisher/HostIsle of Wight Walking Festival
24 hour Isle of Wight Coast Path Walk - 9 May - 72 Miles (Free)
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A non-stop 72 mile lap of the Isle of Wight in 24 hours.
About this Event

24 hour Isle of Wight Coast Path Walk

A non-stop 72 mile lap of the Isle of Wight in 24 hours. A challenging brisk walk along the Island's coastal path, starting at West Cowes Floating Bridge and finishing at East Cowes Floating Bridge.

Length of walk: 72 miles (approx 24 hours)

Walk Cost: Free of charge

Walk Leader: Anthony Boon

Contact number: 07716340501

Contact email: [email protected]

Type of Walk: Circular

Start Location: West Cowes Floating Bridge

Finish Location: East Cowes Floating Bridge

Pace of Walk: Brisk - This walk will follow a brisk pace.

Walk grade: Strenuous - Long walk with varied terrain suitable for fit, experienced walkers.

Walk Mobility: Walkers need to be agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind.

Facilities:

  • Rest stops
  • Refreshments available along the route
  • Toilets available en route
  • Take a packed lunch and plenty of water
  • Good walking footwear recommended
  • Takes in coastal scenery & woodlands
  • There are stiles on the route
  • There are steps on the route

Transport info - Upon finishing the walk the floating bridge will be running at that time, so you can use this (£1) to get back over to West Cowes if needed. Anthony has an event briefing document prepared for anybody interested in this walk.

Nearest Bus Stop to start:

Marks & Spencer, Carvel Lane, Cowes (1)

Neartest Bus Stop to finish:

Red Funnel East Cowes (5) - check your route: islandbuses.info

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Floating Bridge, Medina Road, Cowes, United Kingdom

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