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Appley Tower, Alan Hersey Nature Reserve & Seaview from Ryde

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Appley Tower, Alan Hersey Nature Reserve & Seaview from Ryde

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Appley Tower, Alan Hersey Nature Reserve & Seaview from Ryde

02:43

10.6km

50m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike along the picturesque Isle of Wight coastline, offering stunning sea views across the Solent to the mainland. This 6.6-mile (10.6 km) route, with a minimal elevation gain of 157 feet (48 metres), takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes to complete. You will pass the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.81 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5.07 km

Seaview Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beautiful little seaside village boasts some excellent coastal views across the sea and solent. There are a number of great restaurants, cafés, and pubs to discover, including The Boathouse and Old Fort pub.

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6.91 km

Alan Hersey Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Alan Hersey Nature Reserve, located on a flood-plain between Springvale and Seaview, is a great place for birdwatching. Keep an eye out for species including snipe, shoveler, mute swan, goldfinch, …

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

1.59 km

1.46 km

1.09 km

969 m

836 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

2.43 km

2.37 km

1.04 km

601 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Trail Reviews

Isaac

September 29, 2021, Nodes Point Campsite - Ryde

Easy walk from Nodes point campsite to Ryde along the coast path. In Ryde there are plenty of opportunities for food. Stopped off at the Cod Father for chips.

Appley Tower, Alan Hersey Nature Reserve & Seaview from Ryde

Appley Tower

Seaview Beach

Alan Hersey Nature Reserve

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