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South East England

Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Appley Tower loop from Cowes

Road cycling routes

South East England

Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Appley Tower loop from Cowes

Moderate

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Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Appley Tower loop from Cowes

01:59

36.8km

380m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 11, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.37 km for 108 m

After 14.4 km for 281 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.49 km

Brocks Copse

Forest

2

7.18 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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3

7.31 km

The Old Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

4

8.87 km

Fishbourne Arms

Highlight • Other

Next to ferry. Beer Proper Job was great.

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5

9.49 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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6

9.78 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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7

14.8 km

Appley Tower and Beach

Highlight • Monument

8

15.2 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of golden sands overlooked by the folly of Appley Tower.

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33.2 km

River Medina

Lake

10

36.5 km

Cowes Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry)

Highlight • Structure

If you feel like taking a shortcut to East Cowes you can take the chainlink ferry across this small stretch of water.

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B

36.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

10.8 km

7.54 km

4.15 km

2.19 km

573 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

1.88 km

1.52 km

1.33 km

226 m

103 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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