Bembridge Windmill – Bembridge Harbour loop from Cowes

Bembridge Windmill – Bembridge Harbour loop from Cowes

Moderate

5.0

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Bembridge Windmill – Bembridge Harbour loop from Cowes

02:16

49.1km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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After 26.3 km for 164 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.76 km

Brocks Copse

Forest

13.3 km

Stroud Wood

Forest

16.3 km

Quiet Rolling Lanes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

lovely quiet backroads through the fields, smooth as silk, rolling climbs to keep you interested, easy on the legs

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20.7 km

Winding Lane in Isle of Wight National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

26.4 km

Bembridge Windmill is one of the most iconic landmarks on the Isle of Wight. Built in 1700, the Grade I-listed structure was last operated in 1913 but retains most of its original machinery. You can climb to the top of the windmill and then descend its four floors to learn how it worked. The mill is managed by the National Trust. Entry costs £6 for adults, £3 for children, and £15 for families. For more information, visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/bembridge-windmill.

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28.0 km

Bembridge Harbour

Highlight • River

This is an interesting harbour between St Helens and Bembridge. It has a number of houseboats and a great little old style cafe (the Toll Gate Cafe, just before the road climbs into Bembridge Village). You can also walk the old railway line which follows the direction of the road with great views over the marshes. Also, on the harbour is the Spinnaker Chandlery, which sells good range of outdoor equipment.

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29.0 km

Bembridge Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pretty harbour which has been designated as an SSSI.
Duver Café for coffee, cake and freshly baked pizza.
Open 0.8:30 to 16:00 daily and until 19:00 on Fri and Sat.

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40.9 km

Woodland Descent to Wootton Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Wonderful rolling descent into Fishbourne and Wootton Bridge. Open sunny fields becomes a dappled twisting super smooth woodland road, equally good in the other direction

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42.4 km

The Old Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

42.5 km

Wotton Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

This pretty tidal inlet is a lovely sight right next to the busy road in Wotton Bridge. It takes you far away from the hustle and bustle of the cars and shops. The Wightlink Ferry to Portsmouth leaves from the far end of Wotton Creek.

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