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Freshwater Bay – Freshwater Loop from Wootton

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Freshwater Bay – Freshwater Loop from Wootton

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July 27, 2022

Freshwater Bay – Freshwater Loop from Wootton

Hard

05:44

87.1km

15.2km/h

860m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 43.6 km for 999 m

After 45.7 km for 999 m

After 81.1 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.52 km

Cowes Floating Bridge (West Landing)

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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33.7 km

Brook Bay

Highlight • Beach

Stunning bay that's good for swimming although take care of submerged rocks. Also worth exploring for fossilised trees and dinosaur footprints.

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38.7 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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44.6 km

The Needles New Battery Rocket Test Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

Atop the famous Needles rocks is The Needles Old and New Battery, a Victorian fort and subsequent top secret rocket testing site built in 1862.

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45.1 km

View of The Needles

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Access to the viewpoint is free of charge 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In high season, there's an open-top bus from Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay and the Needles …

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45.5 km

Hairpin Bends Near the Needles

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There's no need to stop at the visitor centre and hop on a bus if you're on a bike — you can ride the tarmac road all the way out …

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54.3 km

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

Highlight • Natural

The River Yar on the Isle of Wight, England, rises near the beach at Freshwater Bay, on the south coast, and flows only a few miles north to Yarmouth where …

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81.0 km

Caffè Isola

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A gorgeous cafe in central Newport for delicious Island Roasted coffee and great lunches. The Millionaire's Shortbread comes highly recommended too!

There's also some gorgeous arts and crafts from local makers to browse upstairs.

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87.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.3 km

8.59 km

8.05 km

7.22 km

4.26 km

1.64 km

146 m

Surfaces

77.5 km

2.93 km

2.74 km

2.54 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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Freshwater Bay – Freshwater Loop from Wootton

Cowes Floating Bridge (West Landing)

Brook Bay

Freshwater Bay Promenade

The Needles New Battery Rocket Test Site

View of The Needles

Hairpin Bends Near the Needles

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

Caffè Isola

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