Cowes to Newport Cycleway – Sandown to Newport Cycle Path loop from Cowes

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Cowes to Newport Cycleway – Sandown to Newport Cycle Path loop from Cowes

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Cowes to Newport Cycleway – Sandown to Newport Cycle Path loop from Cowes

03:27

51.1km

390m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.40 km for 150 m

After 33.0 km for 280 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.89 km

Cowes to Newport Cycleway

Highlight • Cycleway

lovely Cycleway along the former railway line. be aware, we managed to get 4 punctures between 2 bikes. quite unusual as I hardly ever get punctures . perhaps the Hawthorn had just been cut back?

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3.70 km

River Medina

Lake

5.47 km

Dodnor Creek

Lake

8.14 km

Newport Quay

Highlight • Pub

Little pub the bargeman's rest is ideal for spot of lunch

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10.7 km

Shipwreck at Newport Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Harbour area with old rusted steam boat and the spice girls bus

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10.8 km

Paddle Steamer Shipwreck at Newport Harbour

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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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13.8 km

Brocks Copse

Forest

14.1 km

Timber Copse

Forest

24.8 km

Gravel bridleway from Havenstreet to Robin Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A brilliant stretch of gravel road bridleway from Havenstreet heading south-west towards Robin Hill Adventure Park. It starts off between the trees, before opening out with some gorgeous field views later on.

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36.9 km

Merstone Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the site of the former Merstone Station (previously Merstone Junction Station) but now the machines passing through have two wheels and are human powered, as the old railway …

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37.8 km

Sandown to Newport Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The Sandown to Newport cyclepath is built along the line of a former railway line, and it is the longest cycle path on the Isle of Wight. The route is …

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47.4 km

Red Squirrel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Red squirrel trail is an easy family friendly cycle route mainly following old railway routes. Well maintained throughout. Both the Sandown to Newport and Newport to Cowes sections are flat. The Wroxall loop is more challenging.

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