Plan an eco-friendly trip to the Isle of Wight

We look forward to sharing the Isle of Wight with you once again in the near future, whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to your favourite home from home. In the meantime we ask that you please continue to follow Government guidelines and stay home, keeping happy and healthy, and helping to bring the date we can say “Welcome to the Island” ever closer.

Right now is the time to plan for when you can, to feel inspired and excited by everything there is to look forward to in the months ahead. We stay home now, so that we can all be together under the sun later. We’ll see you by the sea, when the time is right.

For more information and official Government guidelines at this time, tap here.

Car-free trips

It’s easy to turn your trip to the Isle of Wight into an eco-friendly adventure. Opting for a car-free break will open up hidden footpaths, better views and a more memorable experience of local life. Use these travel planners to help you get to your chosen destination without a car:

Green Star

Many hotels, B&Bs and tourist attractions across the Island are members of Visit Isle of Wight’s Green Star scheme which tells you that they are part of the campaign to reduce carbon emissions by promoting the use of sustainable transport. Look out for the bronze, silver and gold awards and ask your host how you can make more eco-friendly transport choices during your trip to the Isle of Wight.

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Slow Wight Travel Guide

The Slow Wight Travel Guide is packed full of itinerary ideas for your car-free trip. Be inspired by our eight routes that will guide you around the Island’s lesser-known spots by train, bus, walking and cycling.

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Crossing the Solent

Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel all provide options for foot passengers to cross the Solent. It’s much cheaper to travel on foot and it is easy to plan your onward journey from the ferry terminal by bus or train.

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Buses

Travelling by bus on the Island is reliable and convenient as there are colour-coded routes that service all the main towns. The ‘next stop’ announcement screens on-board buses and the incredibly knowledgeable drivers are there to help you find your destination, but if you’d prefer to plan in advance, take a look at the Southern Vectis route planner for door to door route information.

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Trains

The Isle of Wight is home to the Island Line train which operates from Ryde Pier Head down to Shanklin. Change at Smallbrook Junction and hop onboard the unique island steam train to get to Ashey, Havenstreet or Wootton.

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Cycling

Bringing your bike to the Isle of Wight is easy and free. Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel are all able to transport bikes but you should check booking requirements in advance. Alternatively, you could hire a bike when you arrive on the Island. Once you’re here, you’ll find hundreds of miles of cycleways and trails to try.

Be inspired by our cycle routes

Walking

If you arrive on the Isle of Wight via Yarmouth, you will be within walking distance from Yarmouth bus station. If you’re travelling to Cowes or East Cowes you’ll find bus stops right outside the ferry terminals, and passengers travelling to Ryde will have the option to travel by bus or train. The Isle of Wight is a true walkers’ paradise and there are numerous footpaths for you to explore all across the Island.

Be inspired by our walk routes