Quarr Abbey – Quarr Abbey and Ruins loop from Cowes

Quarr Abbey – Quarr Abbey and Ruins loop from Cowes

Moderate

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Quarr Abbey – Quarr Abbey and Ruins loop from Cowes

01:37

26.6km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.90 km for 254 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.79 km

St Mildred’s Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely little quaint church used regularly by Queen Victoria and her family, St Mildreds Church. Little tea stop next to it

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4.77 km

Brocks Copse

Forest

7.53 km

The Old Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

9.45 km

Fishbourne Arms

Highlight • Other

Next to ferry. Beer Proper Job was great.

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10.1 km

Quarr Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

A singletrack but you can ride it on a road bike.
Worth seeing, very unusual architecture

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10.4 km

Quarr Abbey and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Quarr Abbey is a striking Grade I-listed monastery that was completed in 1912. It is considered one of the most important 20th-century religious structures in the UK. Nearby, you find …

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11.9 km

Church of the Holy Cross, Binstead

Highlight • Historical Site

Firestone copse has a number of paths. Great bench to sit and enjoy view across wootton creek

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14.0 km

Ryde Pier

Highlight • Structure

Paul McCartney recently confirmed what we all already ‘knew’ … the Beatles hit Ticket To Ride was inspired by a trip to Ryde made by Macca and John Lennon in …

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20.1 km

Wotton Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

This pretty tidal inlet is a lovely sight right next to the busy road in Wotton Bridge. It takes you far away from the hustle and bustle of the cars …

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