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Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Quarr Abbey loop from Newport

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Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Quarr Abbey loop from Newport

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Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Quarr Abbey loop from Newport

07:45

28.9km

330m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.66 km

New Copse

Forest

13.3 km

Ryde Pier

Highlight • Structure

Paul McCartney recently confirmed what we all already ‘knew’ … the Beatles hit Ticket To Ride was inspired by a trip to Ryde made by Macca and John Lennon in the early sixties.

This quirky fact is just one part of the story of the Isle of Wight’s largest town.

It’s a fantastic place that combines shopping centres, nights out, golden sands and creative hearts - making it a great holiday destination.

The late Oscar-winning film director Anthony Minghella grew up in the town and journalist and author Philip Norman is also a Ryde boy.

This gateway to the East Wight has excellent connections to the mainland and is a super entry point to the rest of the Island so if you are about to Say Yes to the Isle of Wight, don’t forget to set aside some time for your Ticket to Ryde!

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13.6 km

Ryde Hoverport

Highlight • Rest Area

The world’s only remaining commercial hovercraft crossing - and the most stylish way to travel to/from the Isle of Wight!

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16.4 km

Church of the Holy Cross, Binstead

Highlight • Historical Site

Firestone copse has a number of paths. Great bench to sit and enjoy view across wootton creek

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16.8 km

Hidden Beach, Isle of Wight

Highlight • Natural

At high tide - especially during the wintertime - beach is non-existent. At low tide you can have this magical nook all for yourself, until next couple with a pooch comes over.

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17.5 km

Quarr Wood

Forest

18.0 km

Quarr Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Bench with a great view and information board about the old Abbey

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18.5 km

Quarr Abbey and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Quarr Abbey is a striking Grade I-listed monastery that was completed in 1912. It is considered one of the most important 20th-century religious structures in the UK. Nearby, you find the ruins of the first Quarr Abbey, which was founded in 1132.

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18.7 km

Quarr Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

A singletrack but you can ride it on a road bike.
Worth seeing, very unusual architecture

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20.8 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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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

4.99 km

3.95 km

2.55 km

2.22 km

231 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

8.18 km

2.30 km

2.01 km

784 m

276 m

Elevation

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Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Quarr Abbey loop from Newport

Ryde Pier

Ryde Hoverport

Church of the Holy Cross, Binstead

Hidden Beach, Isle of Wight

Quarr Abbey Ruins

Quarr Abbey and Ruins

Quarr Abbey

Wotton Creek

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