Shide

Where am I?

This point marks the start/end of the former railway route to Sandown on the Red Squirrel Trail. The map at the bottom of the page shows your current location and the route of the trail. You can get downloadable maps and GPS routes of the Red Squirrel Trail from our downloads page to help you find your way.

What’s nearby?

You are just on the edge of Newport, the Isle of Wight’s County Town.

Follow the trail towards Newport and you’ll soon arrive at Newport Quay where you’ll find the Quay Arts Centre with its free galleries and riverside cafe and  the Bargeman’s Rest pub with riverside terrace. At the Quay you are a two minute stroll from the town centre with its various shops, pubs and cafes.

If you’re in need of cycle repairs or parts you will find local bike shop Wight Mountain in the town centre and a branch of Halfords just outside the town centre.