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

Last updated: March 5, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.37 km for 108 m

After 14.2 km for 281 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.49 km

Brocks Copse

Forest

7.18 km

Wotton Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

This pretty tidal inlet is a lovely sight right next to the busy road in Wotton Bridge. It takes you far away from the hustle and bustle of the cars …

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7.31 km

The Old Mill Pond

Highlight • Lake

9.35 km

Quarr Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

A singletrack but you can ride it on a road bike.
Worth seeing, very unusual architecture

Tip by

10.2 km

Quarr Wood

Forest

13.4 km

Ryde Hoverport

Highlight • Rest Area

The world’s only remaining commercial hovercraft crossing - and the most stylish way to travel to/from the Isle of Wight!

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14.6 km

Appley Tower and Beach

Highlight • Monument

15.0 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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33.0 km

River Medina

Lake

36.3 km

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.

Tip by

36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

11.1 km

7.41 km

4.18 km

1.89 km

573 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

1.88 km

1.52 km

1.38 km

226 m

140 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 April

16°C

10°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Appley Tower

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