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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Yarmouth Pier loop from Newport

Freshwater Bay Promenade – Yarmouth Pier loop from Newport

Moderate

4.7

(11)

229

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Yarmouth Pier loop from Newport

03:39

80.6km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.1 km for 65 m

After 44.4 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.75 km

Guyer's Heath

Forest

15.1 km

Yar Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Stand & enjoy. Nothing slows you down like a moving bridge.

Tip by

23.1 km

Military Road Coastal Cliffs View

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the IOW Randonne. There is a ice cream van parked up at one of the car parks down here and sells burgers as well

Tip by

24.1 km

View of Compton Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ice cream van with a view. If you are passing this car park it’s worth stopping for an ice cream to admire the view for a while.

Tip by

40.2 km

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 a mixture of flint and chalk pebbles, which create a unique sound when the waves crash on the shore. Smugglers once used the caves around the bottom of the chalk cliffs that are exposed at low tide. It is possible to explore these but it is advisable to do so with a local guide as you can get stranded when waters rise.

Tip by

44.5 km

Alum Bay Chine

Forest

44.7 km

The Needles Old Battery

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

This is yet another reason why riding a bike beats driving a car. You can ride all the way to the end of the road rather than having to park up and walk.

Tip by

46.3 km

The Needles Rocket Testing Site and Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Climb up the road to the New Battery overlooking the needles.

nationaltrust.org.uk/the-needles-old-battery-and-new-battery

Tip by

55.5 km

Yarmouth Pier

Highlight • Structure

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.👍🏻

Tip by

71.0 km

Newtown Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There is a handy public toilet / water tap at the National Trust Car Park

Tip by

80.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

37.3 km

3.10 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.3 km

969 m

250 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

31°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Yarmouth Pier loop from Newport

Yar Swing Bridge

Military Road Coastal Cliffs View

View of Compton Bay