Yarmouth Castle – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

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Yarmouth Castle – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

Easy

5.0

(3)

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Yarmouth Castle – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

00:35

7.97km

20m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.00 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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683 m

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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1.45 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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2.62 km

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

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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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3.88 km

Harvey's Convenience Store

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A teeny tiny supermarket! Great for picking up adventure essentials before heading off to cycle the Chalk Ridge Extreme route.

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3.95 km

PO41 Yarmouth Coffee House

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Fantastic local coffee shop - eat in or take away with amazing cakes and pastries while waiting for the next ferry.

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3.98 km

Yarmouth Castle

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This castle from 1547 at the mouth of the river yar protects the western part of the island. It was part of Henry VIII's coastal defenses. The square shape with …

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4.03 km

Yarmouth Ferry Port

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A low Kentish ferry port

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4.14 km

Yarmouth Pier

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Such a lovely part of the IOW. I’ve never been to this side but a friend and me went bike packing all over IOW. It is definitely worth a trip. And very friendly people too.👍🏻

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