South Sway Secret Bridleway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Sway

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South Sway Secret Bridleway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Sway

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South Sway Secret Bridleway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Sway

02:59

53.2km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.9 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 km

South Sway Secret Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice little bridle way joining the south end of Sway and the Wainsford Road Winder bridle way, excellent bit of “locals” favourite gravel riding.

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16.3 km

Yarmouth Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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23.2 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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27.8 km

The Needles

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30 metres (98 ft) out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight …

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29.2 km

Hairpin Bends Near the Needles

Highlight • Trail

There's no need to stop at the visitor centre and hop on a bus if you're on a bike — you can ride the tarmac road all the way out …

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29.4 km

The Needles New Battery Rocket Test Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

Atop the famous Needles rocks is The Needles Old and New Battery, a Victorian fort and subsequent top secret rocket testing site built in 1862.

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30.9 km

Alum Bay Chine

Forest

37.7 km

Wightlink Ferry: Lymington to Yarmouth

Highlight • Rest Area

Easy and fast transfer!

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44.7 km

Undershore Road Along the Lymington River

Highlight • River

The Undershore Road follows the Lymington River from Lymington Pier and past the reedbeds. It is a stunning road to pedal along.

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53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

12.6 km

6.68 km

5.68 km

2.33 km

290 m

277 m

261 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

13.1 km

1.41 km

561 m

277 m

173 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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May 28, 2025,Norleywood enclosure, Lymington to Yarmouth, Freshwater, Farringford House & Gardens, the Needles (With video)

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South Sway Secret Bridleway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Sway

South Sway Secret Bridleway

Yarmouth Castle

Freshwater Bay Promenade

The Needles

Hairpin Bends Near the Needles

The Needles New Battery Rocket Test Site

Wightlink Ferry: Lymington to Yarmouth

Undershore Road Along the Lymington River

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