Walking and Rambling in Totland
Overview
The hostel is surrounded by National Trust land and footpaths galore.
Footpaths go north to Yarmouth, south to Lord Alfred Tennyson's Monument on the Tennyson Trail, east to Freshwater Bay and west to the Needles and Alum Bay. The coastal path is 200m from the hostel. The quiet west of the island is best for walking and rambling, be it on footpaths through woods or fields, along the cliffs or on the beaches. This is a walker's paradise.
If you're planning on staying at YHA Isle of Wight Totland , why not download a free map and get out exploring?
All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area at your own pace.
Totland and Widdick Chine
Village and coast walk
Easy route (PDF, 0.8MB)
2.6 miles, takes 1h - 1h 45m
The Needles
A coastal walk with breath-taking views over the West Wight Peninsula
Moderate route (PDF, 0.6MB)
5.4 miles, takes 2h 30m - 4h 15m
Yarmouth
A great day walk exploring West Wight
Moderate route (PDF, 1MB)
11.3 miles, takes 5h - 8h 15m
All our walking routes are tried and tested to help you explore this beautiful part of England. To assist with route selection and planning, you’ll also find a description of the hazards and facilities, accessibility information and points of interest on the maps
What makes it special
- Explore the local area at your own pace
- Tried and tested walking routes with detailed instructions
- Points of interest highlighted along the way
Useful guides
Want to understand more about our maps or develop your walking skills? Here are some useful guides we have created to help you to prepare for your chosen walk
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Watersports in Totland
Totland Bay and Freshwater Bay provide surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and coasteering. Colwell Bay is great for kite surfing and at Compton Bay you can go surfing.
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Mountain Biking in Totland
The Isle of Wight is heaven for cycling, both on and off road.
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Cycling in Totland
There are plenty of good cycle routes marked on the island. Cycle around the island in a day or two or even three or four.
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Totland Bay beach
Great for anyone who enjoys a quiet relaxing time on the beach or wants an easy walk along the promenade to Colwell Bay. Visit the website
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Alum Bay & the Needles
This iconic British landmark – The Needles Rocks & Lighthouse are next to Alum Bay with its coloured sands in the cliffs. More details from The Needles website.
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The Needles
You can't go to the Isle of Wight and not see the iconic Needles - a series of chalk stacks which protrude into the sea. At the top of the cliff, on the headland, is the Old Battery and New Batt
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Climbing in Totland Bay
There are various indoor and outdoor climbing walls in close proximity to the Youth Hostel. For something a little different, why not try tree climbing?
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Fort Victoria Country Park
One of the best vantage points for watching boats, the park has an aquarium & a reptilarium, history of the Sea museum, model railway, and observatory & planetarium. Visit the Fort's&n
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Yarmouth Harbour
3 miles A lovely seaside harbour, great for boat watching and all things nautical, with cafes and restaurants to while away the day. Visit the website
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Isle of Wight Pearl
Isle of Wight Pearl is not only home to an unmissable collection of pearl jewellery – but there are spectacular cliff-top views over the English Channel, a butterfly meadow, and a café where you can e
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Dinosaur Farm
3 miles Good, old-fashioned hands on museum. Activities include 3D dinosaur jigsaws, a fossil sandpit and dinosaur rubbings. Visit the website
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Carisbrooke Castle
A wonderfully preserved castle, known as the place where King Charles I was imprisoned. Don't miss the wonderful Princess Beatrice Garden. There are also regular tournaments and jousts, as w
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Buckler's Hard
Discover the important role that Buckler’s Hard played in Britain’s shipbuilding history.
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Brockenhurst Riding Stables
Your ride will take you out into the New Forest Country Park to take in the wonderful views and see wild ponies and other animals that live in the forest. Visit the Brockenhurst Riding Stables webs
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Beaulieu
There's lots to enjoy at Beaulieu including the world famous National Motor Museum, Palace House, World of Top Gear and the James Bond Exhibition.
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Blackgang Chine Theme Park
Blackgang Chine is an eccentric mix of exciting rides, goblins and fairies, dinosaurs and nursery rhyme characters designed to appeal to the child in all of us.
