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St Catherine's Lighthouse – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Freshwater

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South East England

St Catherine's Lighthouse – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Freshwater

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St Catherine's Lighthouse – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Freshwater

02:07

45.7km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.67 km for 159 m

After 4.33 km for 289 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.75 km

View of the White Cliffs from Military Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Possibly my favourite road on the Isle of Wight, a footpath traces the Military Road and it is a wonderful place to run with stunning views. On a sunny day, …

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2

3.36 km

Military Road Coastal Cliffs View

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the IOW Randonne. There is a ice cream van parked up at one of the car parks down here and sells burgers as well

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3

4.47 km

View of Freshwater Cliff and Highdown Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

Great views across Compton Bay to Freshwater Cliff and Highdown Cliffs. You can also see Bournemouth and the "Isle" of Purbeck on a clear day. This car park has seasonal …

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4

4.57 km

View of Compton Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ice cream van with a view. If you are passing this car park it’s worth stopping for an ice cream to admire the view for a while.

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5

24.2 km

View of The Needles from Blackgang Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here on the A3055 Blackgang Road, just east of St. Catherines Point, is a car park and viewpoint. There is ample parking and a few benches there. You have fine …

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6

25.8 km

St Catherine's Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Good photo opportunity.

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7

29.5 km

Military Road (A3055), Isle of Wight

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely road to cycle or drive along with amazing views all of the way along. I rode it out of peak season but I would imagine it gets very busy in the summer.

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8

45.6 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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B

45.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.5 km

9.87 km

666 m

388 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.0 km

260 m

141 m

118 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

19°C

15°C

75 %

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