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Western Yar Causeway – Golden Hill Fort loop from Yarmouth

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Western Yar Causeway – Golden Hill Fort loop from Yarmouth

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Western Yar Causeway – Golden Hill Fort loop from Yarmouth

01:01

9.70km

80m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 8.19 km for 104 m

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822 m

Yarmouth Old Station & Wight Cycle Hire

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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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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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Western Yar Causeway

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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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3.54 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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5.63 km

Golden Hill Fort

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The fort itself is now split into private dwellings, so there is no access inside the courtyard. However, you can still walk around the outer embankment, and the fairly large …

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8.48 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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