Sustainable travel on the Isle of Wight

Travel by bus

These services are subject to seasonal variations.

Mottistone Garden- Southern Vectis Route 12 stops at the front of the Manor and at the vehicle entry point.  

The Needles Old and New Batteries- Southern Vectis Route 7 and 12 stops at Alum Bay (1 mile). This service may not operate year-round. Check the Southern Vectis Website for up-to-date information.  The Needles Breezer operates as a site seeing bus service in Spring and Summer.

Borthwood Copse- Southern Vectis Route 8 passes through Winford (¼ mile) 

St Catherine’s Down- Southern Vectis Route 6 service by the Viewpoint car park above Blackgang Chine (½ mile). 

Compton Bay & Downs- Southern Vectis Route 12 stops at Compton Bay. Check the Southern Vectis Website for up-to-date information. 

Cycle Routes

The National Cycle Network (NCN) is a UK-wide network of signed paths and routes, ideal if you’re looking to reach places by bike.

Mottistone Garden- NCN67. On the 'Round the Island' cycle route 

The Needles Old and New Batteries- NCN67, ½ mile. 'Round the Island' route. From Freshwater Bay cycle along lanes and Bridleways via Farringford and Moons Hill to the Needles Battery. 

Borthwood Copse- The 'Round the Island' cycle path passes along Alverstone Road between Winford and Queens Bower, alongside Borthwood Copse. 

St Catherine’s Down- The 'Round the Island' cycle path passes by Blackgang Chine along the A3055. 

Arrival by Foot

Mottistone Garden- 1 mile north of coastal path; 1 mile south of Tennyson Trail 

The Needles Old and New Batteries- Alum Bay ¾ mile, well-surfaced path. Alternate 2 mile walk across the downs from High Down chalk pit car park. 

St Catherine’s Down - The waymarked Isle of Wight Coast Path passes through the Blackgang Chine viewpoint car park. 

Compton Bay & Downs- The waymarked Isle of Wight Coast Path passes along the cliff tops at Compton Bay.