River Medina – PS Ryde Shipwreck loop from Newport

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River Medina – PS Ryde Shipwreck loop from Newport

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River Medina – PS Ryde Shipwreck loop from Newport

01:37

6.31km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.49 km

River Medina

Highlight • River

Nice gravel cycle path takes you from Newport town along the medina to the harbour and onto the folly inn at east Cowes

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1.79 km

River Medina Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Through woodland and over boardwalks, this path traces the River Medina as it flows out of Newport and towards the sea at Cowes.

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2.54 km

PS Ryde Shipwreck

Highlight • Monument

Across the Old Mill Pond you get a great view of the PS Ryde. Now little more than a rusting hulk, in her heyday she was a paddle steamer acting …

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2.55 km

Paddle Steamer Shipwreck at Newport Harbour

Highlight • Other

Across the Old Mill Pond you get a great view of the PS Ryde. Now little more than a rusting hulk, in her heyday she was a paddle steamer acting …

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2.66 km

The Folly Inn

Highlight • Pub

Looking for the Folly Inn? When you get to the marina, head right, over the bridge and follow the path for about 1km. This will take you to the folly.

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2.79 km

The Spice Bus

Highlight • Monument

the actual bus used in the 1997 Spice girls film, 'Spice World' (now an Airbnb)

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2.87 km

The Breeze

Highlight • Restaurant

Sadly the Breeze announced in November 2022 that it has closed for the foreseeable future. Please check their website to find out if they are ope again.

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2.94 km

Island Harbour Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

The marina makes a lovely destination for a walk from Newport. You can sit and watch the boats as they pass through the lock and take the footpath over it …

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6.31 km

End point

Bus stop

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