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Red Squirrel trail – Red Squirrel Trail Loop from Sandown

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Red Squirrel trail – Red Squirrel Trail Loop from Sandown

Ninakjoh planned a bike ride

June 20, 2021

Red Squirrel trail – Red Squirrel Trail Loop from Sandown

Moderate

03:17

53.6km

16.3km/h

430m

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 30.9 km for 162 m

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Train Station

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8.43 km

Bembridge Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Bembridge Windmill is one of the most iconic landmarks on the Isle of Wight. Built in 1700, the Grade I-listed structure was last operated in 1913 but retains most of …

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31.0 km

Cowes Floating Bridge (West Landing)

Highlight • Rest Area

£1.50 return trip with bike (not £150!)!

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33.7 km

Red Squirrel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Red squirrel trail is an easy family friendly cycle route mainly following old railway routes. Well maintained throughout. Both the Sandown to Newport and Newport to Cowes sections are flat. The Wroxall loop is more challenging.

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42.2 km

Naturezones Discovery Centre Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

With a small café and reasonable prices, this is an ideal place along National Cycle Route 23 to have a break.

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42.4 km

Birchmore Pond

Highlight • Lake

Is a Gift to Nature site next to Naturezones. The pond has been cleared and maintained to make it the perfect environment for dragonflies and damselflies. There is a bench …

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44.7 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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49.1 km