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Shanklin Down Summit View – Bunkers on Ventnor Downs loop from Newport

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Shanklin Down Summit View – Bunkers on Ventnor Downs loop from Newport

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Shanklin Down Summit View – Bunkers on Ventnor Downs loop from Newport

02:41

35.0km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.8 km for 159 m

After 16.7 km for 80 m

After 17.3 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.70 km

Red Squirrel Trail Flooded Section

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Really kick back from this point as it’s lovely in the sun and rain. It's flat all the way from here to Newport.

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10.1 km

Park Withybed

Forest

10.9 km

Freemantle Gate (Entrance to the Appuldurcombe Estate)

Highlight • Monument

Freemantle Gate is the original entrance to Appuldurcombe House. It was built from a mixture of Isle of Wight and Portland stone and is said to be the work of …

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14.8 km

Shanklin Down Summit View

Highlight • Summit

Shanklin Down offers, perhaps, the widest view of any summit on the Island. It's just a few metres shy of the Island's highest point (which is St Boniface Down; just …

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15.4 km

View of Sandown Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.7 km

View of Shanklin

Highlight • Viewpoint

900 feet climb but well worth the Ryde

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17.3 km

Bunkers on Ventnor Downs

Highlight • Monument

This group of downs contains the Island's highest point (St Boniface Down), and is a large area of Access Land owned by the National Trust. In the 1km (0.6 miles) …

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17.9 km

Littleton Down

Peak

22.8 km

View of Shanklin

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the moment that you’ll get to see astonishing views over the East side of the Island. Perfect for a snack stop.

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29.0 km

Carved Rabbit Picnic Tables

Highlight • Rest Area

Gorgeous spot for a quick break and a snack. Check out the carvings on the picnic tables! 🐿

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35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

5.77 km

5.38 km

3.04 km

1.22 km

491 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

11.6 km

6.20 km

3.16 km

875 m

156 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

17°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Shanklin Down Summit View – Bunkers on Ventnor Downs loop from Newport

Red Squirrel Trail Flooded Section

Freemantle Gate (Entrance to the Appuldurcombe Estate)

Shanklin Down Summit View

View of Sandown Bay

View of Shanklin

Bunkers on Ventnor Downs

View of Shanklin

Carved Rabbit Picnic Tables

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