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Shanklin Lift – View of Ventnor Esplanade loop from Sandown

Shanklin Lift – View of Ventnor Esplanade loop from Sandown

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Shanklin Lift – View of Ventnor Esplanade loop from Sandown

01:17

24.6km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.91 km for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.98 km

Shanklin Lift

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Komoot actually routed this... currently £1 return whilst the steps are off limits, but obviously you're likely doing this one-way!

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14.2 km

View of Ventnor Esplanade

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The descent into the Esplanade is steep. The ride out is of the Esplanade is steep.

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15.5 km

View of Ventnor and Church Spire

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16.5 km

Smugglers Haven Tea Garden

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Perfect little coffee spot for a break while you are cycling along the Island. Amazing views, nice cakes and coffee

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18.2 km

Mountain Pass

24.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

9.88 km

1.32 km

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

17°C

24 %

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Shanklin Lift – View of Ventnor Esplanade loop from Sandown

Shanklin Lift

View of Ventnor Esplanade

View of Ventnor and Church Spire

Smugglers Haven Tea Garden

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