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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Shanklin Seafront loop from Cowes

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Shanklin Seafront loop from Cowes

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4.7

(3)

182

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Shanklin Seafront loop from Cowes

05:18

84.0km

940m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.1 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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438 m

Cowes Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry)

Highlight • Structure

If you feel like taking a shortcut to East Cowes you can take the chainlink ferry across this small stretch of water.

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487 m

Cowes Floating Bridge (West Landing)

Highlight • Rest Area

£1.50 return trip with bike (not £150!)!

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12.0 km

Cassey Bridge and Causeway Lake Estuary

Highlight • River

Lovely bridge over the Causeway Lake estuary. Enjoy views of the lake on one side and mouth of the river on the other, before setting off for more exploring of this beautiful landscape on the Isle of Wight.

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23.8 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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25.2 km

Afton Marsh

Forest

26.4 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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26.8 km

Military Road (A3055), Isle of Wight

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely road to cycle or drive along with amazing views all of the way along. I rode it out of peak season but I would imagine it gets very busy in the summer.

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57.3 km

Mountain Pass

60.7 km

Hope Beach

Beach

60.8 km

Shanklin Seafront

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Cycle along the Shanklin Seafront below the cliffs.

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63.0 km

Sandown Pier

Highlight • Beach

Sandown Pier reaches out from the beach into the English Channel. From its wooden boards, you can enjoy fantastic views of the Isle of Wights vivid white cliffs and golden …

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69.2 km

Whitefield Wood

Forest

84.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

34.9 km

2.20 km

1.05 km

673 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

81.1 km

2.50 km

188 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

18°C

0 %

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Shanklin Seafront loop from Cowes

Cowes Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry)

Cowes Floating Bridge (West Landing)

Cassey Bridge and Causeway Lake Estuary

Western Yar Causeway

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Military Road (A3055), Isle of Wight

Shanklin Seafront

Sandown Pier

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