National Cycle Route 23
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 31.3 mi (50.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 600 ft (183 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr
- High point
- 266 ft (81 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Shelter 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: East Cowes Heritage Centre 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from start
- Shelter 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Lime Kiln Ruins (No Public Access) 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 16 mi (25.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 16 mi (25.8 km) from start
- Emergency phone 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from start
- Bike repair station 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from start
- Shelter 26.2 mi (42.1 km) from start
- Shelter 26.2 mi (42.1 km) from start
- Shelter 26.2 mi (42.1 km) from start
- Shelter 26.2 mi (42.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Glory Art Glass 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Wight Water 27.5 mi (44.2 km) from start
- Beach: Welcome Beach 27.7 mi (44.6 km) from start
- Beach: Small Hope Beach 28.1 mi (45.2 km) from start
- Toilets: Esplanade Gardens 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from start
- Emergency phone 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from start
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Questions about National Cycle Route 23
How long is National Cycle Route 23?
National Cycle Route 23 is 31.3 mi (50.3 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr. It climbs 600 ft (183 m) in total, up to a high point of 266 ft (81 m).
How hard is National Cycle Route 23?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for National Cycle Route 23?
Parking at the far end, Free. Closest lot to the start: St. Martins Road Car Park. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on National Cycle Route 23?
Drinking water on the way at 27 mi (43.5 km), 27.4 mi (44.1 km), 28.2 mi (45.3 km), 28.2 mi (45.4 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 12 mi (19.3 km), 12.3 mi (19.7 km), 23.3 mi (37.6 km).
Is National Cycle Route 23 shaded?
Partly shaded (34% under trees).
What can you do on National Cycle Route 23?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near National Cycle Route 23?
2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for National Cycle Route 23?
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.
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- Flats Path South Southampton Common · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Southampton Cycle Network Route 2 Southampton · Easy · 2.5 mi (4.1 km)
- Point Out Path Southampton Common · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap