Appley Tower – View of the Solent Forts loop from Binstead

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Appley Tower – View of the Solent Forts loop from Binstead

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Appley Tower – View of the Solent Forts loop from Binstead

04:02

15.3km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.63 km

Ryde Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

A great beach with miles of sand to enjoy walking on at low tide. Plenty of railings to lock bikes up to.

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4.87 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.88 km

Unveiled on June 29, 1991, it features a bronze bas-relief plaque commemorating HMS Sirius, the flagship and principal naval escort of the First Fleet that sailed for Australia from the nearby Motherbank anchorage on May 13, 1787.

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5.35 km

Seaside Café with View of Sandown Bay

Highlight • Cafe

More about the views than the food, but they did do a veggie breakfast and an OK (average) coffee (I'm a coffee snob).

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5.85 km

The Boathouse

Highlight • Cafe

Pub, Beer, Food, Beer Garden

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6.62 km

Beach

7.24 km

View of the Solent Forts

Highlight • Monument

Impressive forts in the sea. Some can even be visited.

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11.5 km

Quarr Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

14.3 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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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

4.25 km

2.52 km

2.44 km

1.26 km

220 m

Surfaces

7.14 km

6.37 km

1.12 km

507 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Appley Tower – View of the Solent Forts loop from Binstead

Ryde Sands Beach

Appley Tower

HMS Sirius Memorial

Seaside Café with View of Sandown Bay

The Boathouse

View of the Solent Forts

Quarr Abbey

Church of the Holy Cross, Binstead

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