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The Red Lion, Freshwater – Western Yar Causeway loop from Freshwater

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The Red Lion, Freshwater – Western Yar Causeway loop from Freshwater

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The Red Lion, Freshwater – Western Yar Causeway loop from Freshwater

03:22

54.1km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.9 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.44 km

The Red Lion, Freshwater

Highlight • Pub

Red Lion is a pub in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. It is a traditional pub with an original flagstone floor and an open fire. It is in a quiet rural corner of Freshwater close to the Causeway making it an ideal location for cyclists and walkers

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1.49 km

All Saints' Church, Freshwater

Highlight • Historical Site

Standing on a rise above the River Yar, All Saints Church is one of the oldest buildings on the Isle of Wight, with a history dating back to the 9th century. That first church was built of wood and served what was then the Isle of Freshwater.
Remains of the first Saxon stone church still exist, with 'long and short' brickwork high on both the two western piers of the nave. These were probably part of the original west wall.
Most of the stone building we see today dates from the 12th century, including a Norman doorway in the north porch. A few siege chapels were added in the 14th century. To the south, or Afton Chapel, is a memorial to Alfred, Lord Tennyson, with a large bust of the poet in a decoratively carved burial niche.

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1.70 km

Western Yar Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This road over the low-lying marshes of the Western Yar is in stark contrast to the rolling downs which dominate the Island's southern half.

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3.66 km

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

Highlight • Natural

The River Yar on the Isle of Wight, England, rises near the beach at Freshwater Bay, on the south coast, and flows only a few miles north to Yarmouth where it meets the Solent. Most of the river is a tidal estuary. The upper reaches have been truncated by erosion of the south coast.

The Freshwater to Yarmouth estuary is part of the island's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It contains important habitats including salt marshes, reed beds, mud flats and sand drifts. These are home to a rich abundance of wildlife, particularly wintering wild birds and waders.

The Yar Estuary is also a 132.4 hectare (327 acre) Biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. [1] [2] In addition, the upper reaches of the river are referred to as an SSSI called Freshwater Marshes, [3] [4] and much of the Freshwater Marshes is also a local nature reserve called Afton Marshes. [5] [6]

During the Second World War it was used as the base of the Yar stop line which was partly fortified with Type 22 bunkers. [7]

The Yar is one of two rivers of that name on the Isle of Wight. It is called the Western Yar when it is necessary to distinguish it from the other river known as the Eastern Yar.

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19.9 km

Bunts Hill Copse

Forest

30.3 km

Gurnard Beach Huts

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice pub beer garden overlooking these beach huts at Gurnard. One of the best sunsets in the world, a Gurnard sunset.

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31.6 km

Keyhaven Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quaint, quiet calm place to eat a picnic

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35.1 km

Sheep Pasture

Highlight • Natural

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38.3 km

Clamerkin Copse

Forest

40.8 km

Cassey Bridge and Causeway Lake Estuary

Highlight • River

Lovely bridge over the Causeway Lake estuary. Enjoy views of the lake on one side and mouth of the river on the other, before setting off for more exploring of this beautiful landscape on the Isle of Wight.

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54.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.6 km

5.76 km

4.09 km

1.70 km

Surfaces

49.1 km

2.56 km

1.29 km

909 m

181 m

100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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The Red Lion, Freshwater – Western Yar Causeway loop from Freshwater

The Red Lion, Freshwater

All Saints' Church, Freshwater

Western Yar Causeway

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

Gurnard Beach Huts

Keyhaven Harbour

Sheep Pasture

Cassey Bridge and Causeway Lake Estuary

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