Your Local Guide to

FRESHWATER, YARMOUTH
& COLWELL BAY

Isle of Wight

Beautiful beaches, historic Yarmouth, fossil hunting, coastal walks, ferry connections, great places to eat and some of the Island's most spectacular scenery — with WightRides available for local journeys and transfers across West Wight.

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Explore the West Wight

A local guide for visitors and Islanders

From Yarmouth Harbour and ferry terminal to Freshwater, Freshwater Bay, Colwell Bay, Totland, Alum Bay, The Needles and the dramatic south-west coast around Compton Bay, West Wight is packed with places worth exploring.

Use this page to plan places to visit, find current transport information and arrange a WightRides taxi when you want a direct door-to-door journey.

Top Places to Visit

Discover West Wight

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The Needles

Iconic chalk stacks, lighthouse and the Alum Bay visitor area.

Compton Bay

Fossil-rich coastline, dramatic cliffs and beach walks.

Yarmouth Castle

Historic coastal fortification beside the harbour.

Freshwater Bay

Cliffs, beach and access towards Tennyson Down.

The Hut, Colwell

Beachside dining and sunset views at Colwell Bay.

Fort Victoria

Coastal country park with woodland and historic fort buildings.

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Getting Around West Wight

Buses, ferries, taxi pickups & local facilities

Useful transport and visitor information for Yarmouth, Freshwater, Colwell Bay, Totland and the western side of the Isle of Wight.

Getting Around

Southern Vectis Route 7 Newport to Alum Bay via Yarmouth, Freshwater and Totland.
Southern Vectis Route 12 Newport to Alum Bay via Brighstone, Freshwater Bay, Freshwater and Totland.
Needles Breezer Seasonal open-top service linking Yarmouth with major West Wight visitor destinations.
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Ferry Connections

Wightlink — Lymington ↔ Yarmouth The main ferry connection for West Wight, carrying foot passengers and vehicles between Lymington and Yarmouth. WIGHTLINK TIMETABLE
Red Funnel Southampton connections to East Cowes and West Cowes for travellers arriving elsewhere on the Island. RED FUNNEL TIMETABLE
Hovertravel Passenger hovercraft between Southsea and Ryde, with onward travel across the Island. HOVERTRAVEL TIMETABLE

Taxi Pickups

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Yarmouth Ferry Terminal Ideal for pre-booked WightRides collections from arriving ferries.
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Freshwater Pre-booked collections from homes, accommodation, shops and local venues.
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Colwell Bay & Totland Beach, restaurant and accommodation pickups available by pre-booking.
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The Needles / Alum Bay Visitor attraction collections and onward journeys across the Isle of Wight.
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West Wight Sports Centre

West Wight Sports & Community Centre is based at Moa Place in Freshwater. Facilities include swimming pools, gym, sports hall, café, meeting rooms and community activities.

Moa Place, Freshwater, PO40 9XH

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Places to Stay

Hotels & accommodation around West Wight

A selection of accommodation in and around Freshwater, Yarmouth and the western side of the Island. Use each property's own website for current availability and booking information.

The Albion

Freshwater Bay

Coastal hotel beside Freshwater Bay and beneath the surrounding cliffs.

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The George Hotel

Yarmouth

Historic waterfront hotel in the centre of Yarmouth, close to the pier and ferry.

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Freshwater Bay House

Freshwater Bay

HF Holidays country house in a prime West Wight location for walking breaks.

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Norton Grange

Near Yarmouth

Warner Hotels holiday village on the western side of the Island.

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Holiday Accommodation

Colwell / West Wight

West Wight has cottages, bungalows, guest houses and holiday lets close to the coast.

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Stay in Yarmouth

Yarmouth

A convenient base for the ferry terminal, harbour, restaurants and exploring West Wight.

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Popular West Wight taxi journeys

Pre-book local journeys, ferry transfers, hotel collections and trips to attractions across West Wight.

Popular Taxi Journeys

Useful local connections
Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
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Freshwater
Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
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Colwell Bay
Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
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Totland Bay
Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
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The Needles / Alum Bay
Freshwater
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West Wight Sports Centre
Freshwater Bay
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Compton Bay
West Wight
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Newport, Cowes, Ryde & beyond
We have deliberately left fixed fares off this guide because prices can vary by route, tariff, time and journey details. Use the WightRides online quote system or call us for a current price.
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West Wight journeys made easy

Local • Ferry • Hotel • Attraction transfers
✓Yarmouth ferry collections and drop-offs
✓Freshwater, Colwell Bay and Totland journeys
✓Hotels, holiday accommodation and restaurants
✓The Needles, Alum Bay and visitor attractions
✓Local and longer-distance journeys across the Isle of Wight
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