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Western Yar Causeway – Fort Victoria Country Park loop from Yarmouth

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Western Yar Causeway – Fort Victoria Country Park loop from Yarmouth

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Western Yar Causeway – Fort Victoria Country Park loop from Yarmouth

02:49

10.8km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 862 m for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 km

Yarmouth Pier

Highlight • Structure

Such a lovely part of the IOW. I’ve never been to this side but a friend and me went bike packing all over IOW. It is definitely worth a trip. And very friendly people too.👍🏻

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3.25 km

Yarmouth to Freshwater Cycleway (Disused Railway)

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The Yarmouth to Freshwater cycleway can also be walked along and it is a lovely, peaceful way to explore the River Yar. It is mostly flat and is traffic free too.

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3.46 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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4.22 km

View of the River Yar Marshes

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Running across the causeway you get a wonderful view of the low lying marshes and the River Yar. The river is no longer navigable to the south of this point and is instead a short meandering stream.

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4.25 km

Western Yar Causeway

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This road over the low-lying marshes of the Western Yar is in stark contrast to the rolling downs which dominate the Island's southern half.

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6.43 km

Golden Hill Fort

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The fort itself is now split into private dwellings, so there is no access inside the courtyard. However, you can still walk around the outer embankment, and the fairly large …

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8.79 km

Viewpoint

9.19 km

Fort Victoria Country Park

Highlight • Beach

Coastal views across to Hurst Point, the nearest part of the Mainland to the Isle Of Wight.

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9.66 km

Fort Victoria

Castle

10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

2.36 km

1.30 km

1.15 km

975 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

2.32 km

2.29 km

2.07 km

262 m

251 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

9°C

11 %

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Western Yar Causeway – Fort Victoria Country Park loop from Yarmouth

Yarmouth Pier

Yarmouth to Freshwater Cycleway (Disused Railway)

View of the River Yar

View of the River Yar Marshes

Western Yar Causeway

Golden Hill Fort

Fort Victoria Country Park

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