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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Freshwater

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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Freshwater

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5.0

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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Freshwater

03:31

47.7km

560m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 182 m for 170 m

After 5.12 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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561 m

Golden Hill Park

Forest

2.42 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.

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5.15 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.

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15.1 km

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.

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24.6 km

Parkhurst Forest

Forest

35.2 km

Baghdad Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flowing so well at the moment, felt way faster and covered in lumps all ready for you to pump into and gain speed. Lots of fun - just turn left …

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39.7 km

Wellow Down - view of Freshwater Bay

Highlight • Trail

This section of the Chalk Ridge Extreme XC mountain biking route runs parallel to the famous Military Road, but much higher up on the hill, yielding amazing views of the …

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43.0 km

View of Freshwater Bay and Tennyson Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely spectacular- I need to go back and take a picnic and spend at least an hour just looking at the views 🥰🫶

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44.4 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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47.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

15.9 km

5.27 km

4.90 km

2.05 km

924 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

10.7 km

8.50 km

5.52 km

823 m

127 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

31°C

22°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Western Yar Causeway – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Freshwater

Western Yar Causeway

Yarmouth Old Station & Wight Cycle Hire

Newtown Old Town Hall

Baghdad Trail

Wellow Down - view of Freshwater Bay

View of Freshwater Bay and Tennyson Down

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