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Western Yar Causeway – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

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Western Yar Causeway – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

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4.8

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Western Yar Causeway – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

02:20

9.02km

30m

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: May 15, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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418 m

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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442 m

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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1.21 km

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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3.65 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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3.81 km

The Bugle Coaching Inn

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Very nice boy. Here we also stayed .. Room was okay for this night. Good food and good beer :-)

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3.87 km

Yarmouth Castle

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This castle from 1547 at the mouth of the river yar protects the western part of the island. It was part of Henry VIII's coastal defenses. The square shape with …

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4.53 km

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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7.10 km

Yarmouth to Freshwater Cycleway (Disused Railway)

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The Yarmouth to Freshwater cycleway can also be walked along and it is a lovely, peaceful way to explore the River Yar. It is mostly flat and is traffic free too.

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9.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.68 km

1.06 km

912 m

238 m

102 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

1.39 km

905 m

651 m

488 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 July

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Western Yar Causeway – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

Western Yar Causeway

View of the River Yar Marshes

View of the River Yar

Yarmouth Pier

The Bugle Coaching Inn

Yarmouth Castle

Yarmouth Old Station & Wight Cycle Hire

Yarmouth to Freshwater Cycleway (Disused Railway)

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