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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Shalfleet

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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Shalfleet

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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Shalfleet

01:29

22.5km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.14 km

Off the Rails - Up Market Coffee stop

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7.16 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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9.09 km

View of the River Yar Marshes

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Running across the causeway you get a wonderful view of the low lying marshes and the River Yar. The river is no longer navigable to the south of this point and is instead a short meandering stream.

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9.17 km

Type 22 Pillbox, Freshwater Causeway

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Freshwater Causeway - This hexagonal Type 22 blockhouse was located on the west side of the Causeway on the right, part of the Yar Defense line covering the marshes and railway and was built by the 12th Infantry Brigade

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9.23 km

Western Yar Causeway

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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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11.4 km

Freshwater Bay Promenade

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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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14.2 km

View of the River Yar

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A lovely, peaceful way to explore the River Yar, the Yarmouth to Freshwater cycleway is also great for running. It is mostly flat and is traffic free too.

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22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

7.72 km

3.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

4.98 km

2.56 km

126 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

21°C

14°C

41 %

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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Shalfleet

Off the Rails - Up Market Coffee stop

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

View of the River Yar Marshes

Type 22 Pillbox, Freshwater Causeway

Western Yar Causeway

Freshwater Bay Promenade

View of the River Yar

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