Dog Friendly Walks in Isle of Wight

Shady beech rides give dogs high off-lead potential across the island's largest forest, while walkers reach a toposcope on Limerstone Down looking over the south-west coast.

Wide, mostly flat gravel tracks give dogs plenty of room to roam through Parkhurst Forest's ancient woodland, with a red squirrel hide to enjoy along the way.

This short, shady National Trust oak wood near Sandown gives dogs plenty of sniffs among spring bluebells, with one of the island's best chances of spotting red squirrels.

A quiet chalk downland circuit for dogs, with spring wildflowers, dew ponds and wide views, far from the crowds on the coast.

A short clifftop walk for dogs, past Victorian forts to the Yarborough Monument, finishing at a dog friendly pub with sea views.

Dogs get a proper leg-stretch up the highest ground on the Isle of Wight, past semi-wild ponies and goats, with views over Sandown Bay at the top.

A ridge walk for dogs above Blackgang, past the medieval Oratory to the Hoy Monument, with views along the whole length of the island.

A big, breezy ridge walk for dogs along Tennyson's favourite clifftop to the Needles, with a dog friendly tea-room and water bowls waiting at the Old Battery.

A flat, three mile former railway path beside the Western Yar estuary between Yarmouth and Freshwater, with dog friendly cafes at both ends.

A gentle, flat loop through saltmarsh and ancient woodland for dogs on a lead, with a 1699 town hall and saltmarsh bird hides along the way.