Moorlands CottageExplore · Isle of Wight
Things to do
Walks, rides, wild beaches and dark skies, all within easy reach of Moorlands Cottage in Brighstone.
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Coastal walks
The Isle of Wight Coastal Path runs right past Brighstone, with chalk cliffs, chines and big sea views in both directions.
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Cycling
Around 200 miles of cycle tracks, byways and bridleways, from gentle family rides to the full Round the Island route.
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Brighstone Forest
The island’s largest forest, stretched along the chalk ridge above the village, with ancient barrows and views to the sea.
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The Tennyson Trail
A 14-mile ridge walk across the downs from Carisbrooke to the Needles, passing just above Brighstone.
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Stargazing
Low light pollution means wonderfully dark, starry skies over the Back of the Wight on clear nights.
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Wildlife watching
Red squirrels, rare butterflies, seals and white-tailed eagles: the island is one of the best places in the south for wildlife.
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Beaches
Sandy bays, surf and dinosaur footprints: the beaches of the Back of the Wight are some of the island’s wildest.
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