Appley Tower – Ryde Pier loop from Fishbourne

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Appley Tower – Ryde Pier loop from Fishbourne

Moderate

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Appley Tower – Ryde Pier loop from Fishbourne

03:03

11.6km

100m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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677 m

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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3.02 km

Fish and Chips on Ryde Seafront

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely place to stop for freshly cooked fish and chips on the sea front in Ryde.

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3.95 km

Beach

4.88 km

HMS Sirius Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Unveiled on June 29, 1991, it features a bronze bas-relief plaque commemorating HMS Sirius, the flagship and principal naval escort of the First Fleet that sailed for Australia from the nearby Motherbank anchorage on May 13, 1787.

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5.84 km

The Boathouse

Highlight • Cafe

Pub, Beer, Food, Beer Garden

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6.34 km

Seaside Café with View of Sandown Bay

Highlight • Cafe

More about the views than the food, but they did do a veggie breakfast and an OK (average) coffee (I'm a coffee snob).

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6.82 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7.06 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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8.65 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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