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Round the Island Cycle Route

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Round the Island Cycle Route

Hard

4.6

(45)

1,684

riders

Round the Island Cycle Route

06:52

109km

1,100m

Cycling

Embark on the Round the Island Cycle Route, a difficult touring bicycle adventure around the Isle of Wight. This challenging route spans 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and features a significant elevation gain of 3616 feet (1102 metres), typically taking around 6 hours and 52 minutes to complete. You will experience…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 108 km for 162 m

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15.2 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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53.6 km

View of Freshwater Cliffs

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Great View of the South Of the IOW looking towards Freshwater

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76.4 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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107 km

Park Road

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109 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.3 km

17.0 km

8.49 km

4.85 km

2.94 km

2.01 km

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

102 km

4.13 km

2.13 km

515 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

28°C

18°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

March 21, 2022,Isle of Wight

A beautiful ride using the official route in a clockwise direction. I started at Bembridge and this ride takes you through some amazing places on the island.

July 28, 2021,Ticket to Ryde

Catching an early morning ferry to Yarmouth, the plan was to cycle around the island before the winds picked up. I had already learnt that the weather on this island can be surprising, as only a few days ago, another episode of flash flooding occurred in the eastern side of the Island. Evidence was seen throughout the day, with sandbags …

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Appley Tower

View of Freshwater Cliffs

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