Mountain bike trails · South East England
Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest
In or near Carisbrooke.
Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest — a mtb trail in england south east.

PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton · 5.0 km
About
Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest is a mtb trail located in england south east, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Red Squirrel Trail is a mountain biking trail located in Parkhurst Forest, South-East England. This trail offers a well-maintained route suitable for cyclists of various skill levels. Visitors can expect a mix of terrain, including woodland paths and open spaces, providing an engaging biking experience. The surrounding forest is also home to diverse wildlife, including the elusive red squirrel.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7169, -1.3108
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Newport and Carisbrooke
- Postcode
- PO30 5PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 5 km
Sources
- osm: r14726591 (ODbL)
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War Memorial to Prison Officers of Camp Hill Prison
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Public art & sculpture · South East England
The Koan
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Historic houses · South East England
St Mary's Hospital
St Mary's Hospital — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · South East England
Camp Hill
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Museums · South East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest?
- Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 5PR), in the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke.
- What is Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest?
- Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest — a mtb trail in england south east.
- How do I get to Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 5PR.
- Is Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest a protected site?
- Yes — Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB) and the Solent & Southampton Water Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Red Squirrel Trail: Parkhurst Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 5PR.