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Appley Tower – Quarr Abbey and Ruins loop from Ryde Esplanade

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Appley Tower – Quarr Abbey and Ruins loop from Ryde Esplanade

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Appley Tower – Quarr Abbey and Ruins loop from Ryde Esplanade

01:23

20.7km

240m

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: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.80 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.47 km

Ryde Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

A great beach with miles of sand to enjoy walking on at low tide. Plenty of railings to lock bikes up to.

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1.70 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2.19 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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2.61 km

The Old Barracks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Sensibly priced Cafe with outside seating, petanque and mini-golf. There is also a child's play park opposite the cafe.

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2.83 km

The Boathouse

Highlight • Cafe

Pub, Beer, Food, Beer Garden

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3.51 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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16.5 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 …

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20.2 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 …

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20.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

3.60 km

2.69 km

1.99 km

459 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

1.59 km

1.21 km

323 m

291 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

18°C

13°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Appley Tower – Quarr Abbey and Ruins loop from Ryde Esplanade

Ryde Sands Beach

Appley Tower

The Dell Café

The Old Barracks Café

The Boathouse

Duver Road Beach and Stone Stacks

Quarr Abbey and Ruins

Ryde Pier

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