Ryde Sands Beach – Appley Tower loop from St Helens

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Ryde Sands Beach – Appley Tower loop from St Helens

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Ryde Sands Beach – Appley Tower loop from St Helens

01:14

17.9km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.56 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 km

View of Nettlestone from Galleyhorn Lane

Highlight • Trail

Lovely trail with a view over Nettlestone

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6.59 km

The Boathouse

Highlight • Cafe

Pub, Beer, Food, Beer Garden

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9.31 km

Ryde Hoverport

Highlight • Rest Area

To our pleasant surprise, we found out that the hovercraft takes bikes. There was nothing about this on the website. E-bikes are usually not taken. Seniors pay 19 GBP / p, bikes are free.

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10.9 km

Ryde Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

A great beach with miles of sand to enjoy walking on at low tide. Plenty of railings to lock bikes up to.

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11.1 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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11.6 km

The Dell Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great seafront Cafe with Restaurant level food. Enjoy the views over Ryde Sands and the Solent towards the mainland.

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12.0 km

The Old Barracks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Sensibly priced Cafe with outside seating, petanque and mini-golf. There is also a child's play park opposite the cafe.

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12.8 km

Duver Road Beach and Stone Stacks

Highlight • Structure

If you get a chance to ride anywhere on IOW take it...you will just love it..

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

4.97 km

3.82 km

955 m

386 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

4.45 km

3.75 km

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Ryde Sands Beach – Appley Tower loop from St Helens

View of Nettlestone from Galleyhorn Lane

The Boathouse

Ryde Hoverport

Ryde Sands Beach

Appley Tower

The Dell Café

The Old Barracks Café

Duver Road Beach and Stone Stacks

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