The main roads on the Island are generally high quality and maintained to a high standard. Do remember though, that due to the geography of the Island most roads are not smooth and flat – in fact the only dual carriageway on the entire Island is a short stretch in Newport running past the hospital. Some roads are VERY steep …

Dogs on The Isle of Wight As you would expect, guide and assistance dogs are welcome across the Island. The Isle of Wight is very dog-friendly.  Unless a shop sells food or there are health and safety reasons why animals should not enter, on the whole the Island permits dogs entry to most shops, pubs and attractions as long as …

Isle of Wight Tides Thinking of visiting the beach?  Check out the tide timetables here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast_and_sea/tide_tables/8/58 Most Island beaches can be used even when the tide is in; however there are a few that are entirely covered at high tide or during seasonal peaks. To find out accessible information about the Islands' beaches, click here.