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View of the Solent Forts – Appley Tower loop from Ryde St John's Road

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View of the Solent Forts – Appley Tower loop from Ryde St John's Road

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View of the Solent Forts – Appley Tower loop from Ryde St John's Road

02:31

9.46km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.34 km

The Dell Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great seafront Cafe with Restaurant level food. Enjoy the views over Ryde Sands and the Solent towards the mainland.

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2.36 km

Seaside Café with View of Sandown Bay

Highlight • Cafe

More about the views than the food, but they did do a veggie breakfast and an OK (average) coffee (I'm a coffee snob).

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2.85 km

The Boathouse

Highlight • Cafe

Pub, Beer, Food, Beer Garden

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3.54 km

Duver Road Beach and Stone Stacks

Highlight • Structure

If you get a chance to ride anywhere on IOW take it...you will just love it..

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5.24 km

View of the Solent Forts

Highlight • Monument

Impressive forts in the sea. Some can even be visited.

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5.24 km

Seaside Pier with Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals

Highlight • Beach

7.55 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7.72 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Always good to see drinking water available, located on the right hand side has you leave Ryde near the public toilets.

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9.46 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.61 km

2.51 km

624 m

335 m

129 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

4.39 km

322 m

163 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

13°C

61 %

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View of the Solent Forts – Appley Tower loop from Ryde St John's Road

The Dell Café

Seaside Café with View of Sandown Bay

The Boathouse

Duver Road Beach and Stone Stacks

View of the Solent Forts

Seaside Pier with Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals

Appley Tower

Appley Tower

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