Cowes (Route 3)
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 10 mi (16.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 331 ft (101 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr
- High point
- 177 ft (54 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Isle of Wight Festival Site (June) 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Bike repair station 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Lime Kiln Ruins (No Public Access) 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Shelter 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: East Cowes Heritage Centre 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from start
- Shelter 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Cowes (Route 3)
How long is Cowes (Route 3)?
Cowes (Route 3) is 10 mi (16.1 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr. It climbs 331 ft (101 m) in total, up to a high point of 177 ft (54 m).
How hard is Cowes (Route 3)?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Cowes (Route 3)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Cowes (Route 3)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 5.3 mi (8.5 km).
Is Cowes (Route 3) shaded?
Partly shaded (45% under trees).
What can you do on Cowes (Route 3)?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Cowes (Route 3)?
Medina Quay, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Mace, 0.4 mi (0.6 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Cowes (Route 3)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Cowes (Route 3)
- Medina Greenway Isle of Wight · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Stag Lane to Noke Common Isle of Wight · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- The Stenbury Trail Isle of Wight · Expert · 18.7 mi (30.1 km)
- Red Squirrel Trail Isle of Wight · Moderate · 19.4 mi (31.2 km)
- The Bembridge Trail Isle of Wight National Landscape · Hard · 11.9 mi (19.2 km)
- Dark Lane Isle of Wight National Landscape · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Cowes Cycle Link Isle of Wight · Easy · 2 mi (3.3 km)
- Hollow Lane Isle of Wight National Landscape · Moderate · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap