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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 11 MIN

Cowes Week, Chalk Stacks, and Island Arrival

from United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes · host Oliver Hughes

Oliver makes the journey from London to the Isle of Wight during the tail end of Cowes Week's bicentenary. He explores Cowes, takes in the Needles and Alum Bay, visits Osborne House, and cycles the coast, with practical tips on ferries, buses, and island costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United Kingdom: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United Kingdom guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Cowes, Classic Boat Museum, The Needles, Alum Bay, Osborne House, Ryde, Godshill, The Hideaway. Covered: Arrival in Isle of Wight, Cowes Week sailing culture, Needles and Alum Bay, Osborne House royal history, Island transport and costs, Cycling the coast. Chapters:00:00 Cowes01:24 Classic Boat Museum03:56 The Needles05:46 Ryde07:24 Arreton Barns A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #IsleOfWight #CowesWeek #UKTravel #RIAT #Needles #AlumBay #OsborneHouse #UKMoving #IslandLife #SailingUK #UKCoast #SummerUK #TravelUK #UKVlog #IslandHopping #BritishTravel #RoyalHistory #DinosaurCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/

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