Activities at Compton Bay and Downs

ABC of the downs walk on the Isle of Wight
Have a go at our walk taking in Afton, Brook and Compton Downs. It could take you right back to the Ice Age, and you might even be lucky enough to spot a dinosaur footcast near Hanover Point.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 7.5 miles (12.05km)

Discover Dunsbury trail
Come with us to discover the Dunsbury area, one of our latest acquisitions. Admire the views, and understand our vision.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.4 miles (5.45km)

Paradise on the Isle of Wight butterfly walk
Walk the chalk ridge running through the middle of the Isle of Wight and spot wonderful butterflies on one of our best bits of chalk downland, including Adonis blue, small blue, dark-green fritillary and Glanville fritillary.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)

Things to see and do at Compton Bay and Downs
Compton Bay and Downs is one of the Isle of Wight's most beautiful spots. Whether it's surfing, walking, spotting wildlife or hunting for fossils, there's plenty to see and do at Compton Bay and Downs.

Surfing at Compton Bay
The place to surf on the Isle of Wight is at Compton Bay which offers some of the best surf and facilities in the south of England.