Activities at Mottistone Gardens and Estate

The view from Mottistone Down
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Horse riding, Orienteering, Walking

Things to see and do on Mottistone Estate

Mottistone Gardens and Estate, Isle of Wight

From walking trails to orienteering and horse riding routes, make sure to find out what activities you could enjoy on a visit with us.

Two visitors walking by the steps and flower borders in the gardens at Mottistone on the Isle of Wight
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Walking

Things to see and do at Mottistone Gardens

Mottistone Gardens and Estate, Isle of Wight

The gardens here offer an experience of great variety, from herbaceous borders to new plants for a changing climate.

A character on the Mottistone Gardens family flowerpot trail
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Walking

Family fun at Mottistone Gardens

Mottistone Gardens and Estate, Isle of Wight

Children will love looking for hidden flowerpots on our free flowerpot trail, exploring our wild area and completing some of the 50 Things activities.

An inviting track leads from the lane towards the Long Stone at Mottistone
Walking trail

Mottistone meander: climb to the common

Mottistone Gardens and Estate, Isle of Wight

A meandering walk up to the Common with excellent views over the sea and a visit to a mysterious ancient monument.

  • Moderate
  • 2 hours
  • 3.9 miles (6.25km)
Sandy cliffs are crumble towards the sea shore on the south of the Isle of Wight
Walking trail

Mottistone meander: south to the sea

Mottistone Gardens and Estate, Isle of Wight

Enjoy an easy walk through delightfully farmed countryside on your way to the coastal cliffs of Sudmoor Point.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour 30 mins
  • 2.75 miles (4.4km)
A cyclist on Compton Down, heading for Freshwater Bay seen in the distance
Cycling trail

Mottistone to Compton cycle trail

Mottistone Gardens and Estate, Isle of Wight

Cycle on and off-road with us from Mottistone to Compton Bay and back, along one the best cycling routes in Britain.

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour 15 mins
  • 9.75 miles (15.65km)