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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Cowes

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Cowes

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5.0

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Cowes

03:41

61.3km

470m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.18 km for 150 m

After 36.4 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

626 m

Shamblers Copse

Forest

1.67 km

Cowes to Newport Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

lovely Cycleway along the former railway line. be aware, we managed to get 4 punctures between 2 bikes. quite unusual as I hardly ever get punctures . perhaps the Hawthorn had just been cut back?

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4.25 km

Dodnor Creek

Lake

12.4 km

Clamerkin Copse

Forest

14.8 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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28.4 km

The Church House

Highlight • Other

This beautiful church turns out to be a holiday home!

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31.5 km

Piano Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Bike friendly cafe with outdoor sitting and bike racks. Delicious food!

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32.2 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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36.4 km

Hanover Point

Highlight • Natural

Hanover Point is a rocky peninsula located on the south-west coast of the Isle of Wight. It is formed by a rocky peninsula between two bays and is well worth …

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42.5 km

St. Mary's Church, Brighstone

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Mary's Church is a parish church in the Church of England located in Brighstone, Isle of Wight. The churchyard contains a memorial stone to George Albert Cairns VC.

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59.0 km

Red Squirrel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Red squirrel trail is an easy family friendly cycle route mainly following old railway routes. Well maintained throughout. Both the Sandown to Newport and Newport to Cowes sections are flat. The Wroxall loop is more challenging.

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61.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

18.8 km

7.96 km

2.56 km

891 m

276 m

Surfaces

59.1 km

1.01 km

754 m

414 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

25°C

15°C

0 %

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Red Squirrel Trail loop from Cowes

Cowes to Newport Cycleway

Cassey Bridge and Causeway Lake Estuary

The Church House

Piano Cafe

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Hanover Point

St. Mary's Church, Brighstone

Red Squirrel Trail

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