Merstone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cyclist on NCN 23 The old Sandown to Newport railway line now forms a level traffic-free cycle route between the same towns, here being enjoyed by one cyclist.
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NCN 23, near to Merstone, Isle of Wight, Great Britain. Looking north-west towards Newport, this is the former Sandown to Newport railway line now used as a cycle trail. The minor road crossing here still uses the original bridge, whilst the crossing in the distance by the blue horsebox (Merstone Lane) is a former level crossing.
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Footpath towards Pagham Just one of the network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle tracks in this square. The bridge leads from the Sandown to Newport cycle track onto a footpath across arable land. People seem to have had two goes at defining a line. The small woodland is not shown on the map.
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Footpath towards Merstone The path skirts the south-eastern edge of this field, heading towards Merstone. It meets National Cycle Network route 23 (on the old railway line) at the hedge at the end of the field.
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Footpath from Pagham Farm The path runs just inside the eastern boundary of the woodland. Picture looking south.
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is ₹6,422 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹6,422
₹7,706 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,263 reviews)
Bed was saggy

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Southampton
Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade Southampton England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,959 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
₹5,959
₹7,151 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Moxy Southampton
Novotel Southampton

Novotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is ₹5,171 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
₹5,171
₹6,205 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Food appalling Room cool to cold

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Novotel Southampton
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room2 Southampton Hometel

room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,202 reviews)
Fabulous hotel from home, great facilities, lovely cafe and fab staff. Definitely staying here again!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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The Cliff House Hotel

The Cliff House Hotel

4 out of 5
Marine Drive West New Milton England
Stay at this holiday home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)
Couldn’t wish for anything more for a one night stay. The room was clean, bed was comfortable. The young staff were efficient and friendly. The food was of a good standard. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Cliff House Hotel
Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village

Seaview Holidays - Salterns Village

4 out of 5
Saltern's Road Seaview England
Stay at this beach cottage in Seaview. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
Very quiet area and kept very tidy beds need to be updated and a quick lick of paint but we would stay again

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Popular places to visit

The famous Isle of Wight Festival. One of the best festivals in the UK. Held the second weekend in June each year.

Seaclose Park

Explore the great outdoors at Seaclose Park, a lovely green space in Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Seaclose Park
Carisbrooke Castle is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in the village of Carisbrooke, near Newport, Isle of Wight, England. Charles I was imprisoned at the castle in the months prior to his trial The site of Carisbrooke Castle may have been occupied in pre-Roman times. A ruined wall suggests that there was a building there in late Roman times. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle mentions that Wihtgar, cousin of King Cynric of Wessex, died in AD 544, and was buried there. The Jutes may have taken over the fort by the late 7th century. An Anglo-Saxon stronghold occupied the site during the 8th century. Around 1000, a wall was built around the hill as a defence against Viking raids.

Carisbrooke Castle

Find out about the history of Newport with a stop at Carisbrooke Castle. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

Carisbrooke Castle
Pretty little shop front

Calbourne Water Mill

You can find out about the history of Mottistone with a stop at Calbourne Water Mill. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Calbourne Water Mill

St. Thomas Church

St. Thomas Church is just one of the places to see in Newport, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

St. Thomas Church

Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre in Brighstone. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Dinosaur Expeditions Conservation and Palaeoart Centre

Robin Hill

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Robin Hill as part of your trip to Havenstreet and Ashey. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Robin Hill