Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.33 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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7.36 km

Tennyson Monument

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Tennyson Down is an area of open chalk grassland with dramatic sea views and important plant and insect habitat. It's a great place to run with springy grassy trails, easy …

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10.1 km

The Needles

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The Needles are a series of chalk sea stacks marching out to sea from the headland. The viewpoint on the mainland near the old gun emplacements is spectacular and well …

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15.9 km

Colwell Bay

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The distance between the Isle of WIght and the mainland is quite narrow at Colwell Bay so you can clearly see Hurst Castle jutting out into The Solent.The beach is …

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

4.35 km

3.98 km

3.29 km

2.11 km

1.52 km

820 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

3.70 km

3.47 km

3.46 km

2.92 km

2.86 km

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 16 December

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