How far is it to swim to the Isle of Wight?

How difficult is the swim? The swim is a mile and a quarter, which equates to 80 lengths of a 25 metre pool.

Can you swim to Isle of Wight?

The route. The most popular swim route is to start from Fort Gilkicker, Gosport and cross the Solent over to Ryde Sands on the Isle of Wight (approximately 2 ½ miles).

Can you swim from England to Isle of Wight?

Join us for one of our most popular open water swims across the Solent, the stretch of water that separates mainland England from the Isle of Wight.

Can you swim in Portsmouth Harbour?

From heated pools to open water, swimming in Portsmouth is open to all. If you’re brave enough to face a dip in the Solent, there are plenty of open water swimmers in the local area who swear by the sea’s restorative powers – and the fact they all look a good decade younger than their years may well attest to it!

Where does swim to Isle of Wight take place?

The swim takes place between Hurst Castle and Colwell Bay and the distance is 1.2 miles (the shortest route from the mainland to the Island) but because the Solent is so narrow at that point it means that the swim is particularly hazardous.

Where is Hurst Castle on the Isle of Wight?

Hurst Castle is situated at the seaward end of the shingle spit that extends 1.5 miles from Milford-On-Sea. The end of the spit, only three-quarters of a mile from the Isle of Wight, and the views from the top of the centre keep are spectacular. Hurst Castle was the perfect location to defend the western approach to the Solent. Get Directions.

Where does the Solent start on the Isle of Wight?

The Solent is the stretch of water that separates mainland England from the Isle of Wight. Starting in Gosport, you will swim two and a half to three miles (depending on the tide) across the Solent to reach Ryde Sands on the Isle of Wight.

Is it possible to swim across the Solent?

Whilst not as difficult as swimming across the English Channel, the cross Solent swimmer has to cross a busy shipping lane, negotiate around ferries and hovercraft travelling to and from the Isle of Wight and avoid all the many pleasure boats using The Solent.