Appuldurcombe House – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Freshwater

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Appuldurcombe House – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Freshwater

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Appuldurcombe House – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Freshwater

07:46

104km

1,400m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.5 km

Brighstone Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Enjoy the wide doubletrack and skinny, rooty singletrack trails through Brighstone Forest, leading out onto Brighstone Down.

Visit in autumn for the most spectacular array of colours.

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31.5 km

Gravel bridleway from Havenstreet to Robin Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A brilliant stretch of gravel road bridleway from Havenstreet heading south-west towards Robin Hill Adventure Park. It starts off between the trees, before opening out with some gorgeous field views later on.

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40.0 km

Firestone Copse

Forest

42.7 km

Stroud Wood

Forest

59.4 km

Pedallers Café, Isle of Wight

Highlight • Rest Area

lovely rest point to get coffee and cake

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63.8 km

Merstone Station Picnic Area

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the site of the former Merstone Station (previously Merstone Junction Station) but now the machines passing through have two wheels and are human powered, as the old railway …

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66.4 km

Red Squirrel Trail Flooded Section

Highlight • Trail

Really kick back from this point as it’s lovely in the sun and rain. It's flat all the way from here to Newport.

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68.3 km

Freemantle Gate (Entrance to the Appuldurcombe Estate)

Highlight • Monument

Freemantle Gate is the original entrance to Appuldurcombe House. It was built from a mixture of Isle of Wight and Portland stone and is said to be the work of …

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69.6 km

Appuldurcombe House

Highlight • Historical Site

Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except saturdays. Further information: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/appuldurcombe-house

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103 km

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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