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The Hamstead coast on the Isle of Wight's north shore is a quiet landscape of low clay cliffs, ancient woodland, salt marsh and estuary creeks, with the Solent glinting beyond. Lymington Pier station on the mainland connects with the ferry to Yarmouth for coastal walks.
There are 0 stations within 5 miles of the Hamstead Heritage Coast.
The area is home to 13 DoBIH-listed peaks, the highest being Brighstone Down at 214m.
Hamstead train stations
No stations found within 5 miles of the Hamstead Heritage Coast.
By train and ferry
Hamstead is on the Isle of Wight. Take the train to the port and walk on: every crossing below carries foot passengers. More on the Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
Train to Portsmouth Harbour
Wightlink: a 22min crossing to Ryde Pier Head
Train to Lymington Pier
Wightlink: a 40min crossing to Yarmouth
Train to Southampton Central
Red Funnel: a 28min crossing to West Cowes
Getting there without a car
No railway station lies within 5 miles of the Hamstead Heritage Coast, so the train only gets you part of the way. These are the nearest stations within 10 miles:
- Ryde Esplanade7.8 mi (about 10 to 11.5 mi on foot)
- Ryde St Johns Road8.0 mi (about 10.5 to 12 mi on foot)
- Smallbrook Junction8.3 mi (about 11 to 12.5 mi on foot)
- Sandown9.5 mi (about 12.5 to 14.5 mi on foot)
- Brading9.6 mi (about 12.5 to 14.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Good to know
Can you get to the Hamstead Heritage Coast by train?
Not directly. No station lies within 5 miles of the Hamstead Heritage Coast. It's on the Isle of Wight: take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, then the Wightlink ferry, a 22min crossing to Ryde Pier Head.
More of Hamstead
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