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View of the River Yar – View of the River Yar Marshes loop from Shalfleet

View of the River Yar – View of the River Yar Marshes loop from Shalfleet

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View of the River Yar – View of the River Yar Marshes loop from Shalfleet

01:18

21.0km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.54 km for 74 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.58 km

Yarmouth Old Station & Wight Cycle Hire

Highlight • Rest Area

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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7.59 km

Off the Rails Café

Highlight • Cafe

Stop at 'off the rails' for a coffee or a nice lunch. Once an old railway station it is now a cafe along side the cycle path (old railway tracks)

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9.48 km

View of the River Yar

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.2 km

View of the River Yar Marshes

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.3 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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10.3 km

Swans at The Causeway

Highlight • Lake

21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

3.15 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

2.36 km

689 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 20 July

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View of the River Yar – View of the River Yar Marshes loop from Shalfleet

Yarmouth Old Station & Wight Cycle Hire

Off the Rails Café

View of the River Yar

View of the River Yar Marshes

Western Yar Causeway

Swans at The Causeway

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