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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Cowes

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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Cowes

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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Cowes

03:48

59.5km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.0 km

Clamerkin Copse

Forest

14.5 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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27.9 km

Yarmouth Castle

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This castle from 1547 at the mouth of the river yar protects the western part of the island. It was part of Henry VIII's coastal defenses. The square shape with …

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28.0 km

Wightlink Ferry: Lymington to Yarmouth

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Easy and fast transfer!

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29.4 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 …

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31.6 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 …

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31.8 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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33.8 km

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Surrounded by white chalk cliffs, Freshwater Bay is one of the prettiest beaches in West Wight and is a perfect spot for recreation and relaxation. On the beach, you find …

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38.4 km

Brook Down

Highlight • Natural

Stunning views from Brook Down, particularly to the South over and beyond Military Road.

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52.0 km

Bunts Hill Copse

Forest

59.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

8.25 km

3.94 km

2.93 km

1.52 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

51.5 km

4.54 km

2.75 km

411 m

355 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

16°C

8°C

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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Cowes

Cassey Bridge and Causeway Lake Estuary

Yarmouth Castle

Wightlink Ferry: Lymington to Yarmouth

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

All Saints' Church, Freshwater

Western Yar Causeway

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Brook Down

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