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South East England

Freshwater Bay Promenade – The Needles loop from Cowes

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Freshwater Bay Promenade – The Needles loop from Cowes

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Freshwater Bay Promenade – The Needles loop from Cowes

03:22

56.4km

480m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.5 km for 68 m

After 30.6 km for 142 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

8.96 km

Clamerkin Copse

Forest

2

11.1 km

Newtown Old Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

This small collection of picturesque houses was once the Island's capital. Now, most of the surrounding land and creek is owned by the National Trust (including the Old Town Hall), and the area is home to a National Nature Reserve.

Tip by

3

20.5 km

Yarmouth Old Station & Wight Cycle Hire

Highlight • Rest Area

Following the Yarmouth Trail you will pass the old strain station with food and drink from Off the Rails & Wight Cycle Hire. Relaxing spot for cyclists and walkers.

Tip by

4

23.2 km

Western Yar Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This road over the low-lying marshes of the Western Yar is in stark contrast to the rolling downs which dominate the Island's southern half.

Tip by

5

23.4 km

All Saints' Church, Freshwater

Highlight • Historical Site

Standing on a rise above the River Yar, All Saints Church is one of the oldest buildings on the Isle of Wight, with a history dating back to the 9th …

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Tip by

6

25.7 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 …

Tip by

7

26.4 km

Piano Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Bike friendly cafe with outdoor sitting and bike racks. Delicious food!

Tip by

8

30.4 km

The Needles

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30 metres (98 ft) out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight …

Tip by

30.7 km

Alum Bay Chine

Forest

10

37.6 km

Yarmouth Pier

Highlight • Structure

Such a lovely part of the IOW. I’ve never been to this side but a friend and me went bike packing all over IOW. It is definitely worth a trip. And very friendly people too.👍🏻

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B

56.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

9.70 km

4.80 km

4.35 km

1.29 km

323 m

189 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

4.10 km

1.45 km

829 m

404 m

379 m

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