Cowes to Newport cycle track

2. Cowes to Newport Cycle Track

This is a lovely cycle track taking you along the side of the Medina Estuary from Cowes to Newport.

It is wide, well-surfaced, and mostly straight and flat – you will be surprised at how quickly you can cover the distance from one end to the other.

It’s a beautiful route with wonderful views across the Medina, and plenty of things to look out for – old shipwrecks, heritage sites, bird life and nature.

Start of the cycle track at Arctic Road, Cowes

Start of the cycle path on Arctic Road at the Cowes end.

An amazing example of linear woodland, along the Cowes to Newport cycle track.

Woodland corridor – the cycle path between Cowes and Newport.

Bird life on the Medina Estuary near Newport.

Bird life along the Medina.

Along the cycle path.

Along the cycle path.

The wreck of the Yellowfin Trawler.

Wreck of the Yellowfin trawler.

Dodnor Bridge

Dodnor Bridge

Dodnor Creek from the bridge.

Dodnor Creek from the bridge.

Mummies' Caves - historic kilns at Dodnor.

Mummies’ Caves – historic kilns at Dodnor.

The end of the cycle track at Newport.

End of the trail at Newport.

Distance: 5.0km (3.1mi)

Time:   15 – 22 minutes

Elevation: mostly flat

Terrain: wide smooth cycle track