Yarmouth Pier – Western Yar Causeway loop from Yarmouth

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Yarmouth Pier – Western Yar Causeway loop from Yarmouth

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Yarmouth Pier – Western Yar Causeway loop from Yarmouth

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14.7km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 1.71 km for 104 m

After 12.9 km for 104 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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2.08 km

Wightlink Ferry: Lymington to Yarmouth

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Easy and fast transfer!

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2.16 km

Yarmouth Castle

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This castle from 1547 at the mouth of the river yar protects the western part of the island. It was part of Henry VIII's coastal defenses. The square shape with …

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2.28 km

Yarmouth Pier

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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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3.56 km

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

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The River Yar on the Isle of Wight, England, rises near the beach at Freshwater Bay, on the south coast, and flows only a few miles north to Yarmouth where …

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4.73 km

View of the River Yar

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A lovely, peaceful way to explore the River Yar, the Yarmouth to Freshwater cycleway is also great for running. It is mostly flat and is traffic free too.

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5.50 km

View of the River Yar Marshes

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Running across the causeway you get a wonderful view of the low lying marshes and the River Yar. The river is no longer navigable to the south of this point and is instead a short meandering stream.

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5.58 km

Type 22 Pillbox, Freshwater Causeway

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Freshwater Causeway - This hexagonal Type 22 blockhouse was located on the west side of the Causeway on the right, part of the Yar Defense line covering the marshes and railway and was built by the 12th Infantry Brigade

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5.64 km