Newtown Old Town Hall – Western Yar Causeway loop from Newport

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Newtown Old Town Hall – Western Yar Causeway loop from Newport

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Newtown Old Town Hall – Western Yar Causeway loop from Newport

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66.9km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.54 km for 150 m

After 66.0 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.61 km

Dodnor Creek

Lake

5.38 km

River Medina

Lake

8.41 km

Cowes Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry)

Highlight • Structure

If you feel like taking a shortcut to East Cowes you can take the chainlink ferry across this small stretch of water.

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10.1 km

Royal Yacht Squadron Cannons at Cowes Castle

Highlight • Monument

Watch out for the cannon being fired, especially during Cowes Week sailing regatt

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11.5 km

Beach

18.0 km

Bunts Hill Copse

Forest

20.1 km

Clamerkin Copse

Forest

22.2 km

Newtown Old Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

This small collection of picturesque houses was once the Island's capital. Now, most of the surrounding land and creek is owned by the National Trust (including the Old Town Hall), and the area is home to a National Nature Reserve.

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33.3 km

Western Yar Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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36.2 km

View of Freshwater Bay and Tennyson Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely spectacular- I need to go back and take a picnic and spend at least an hour just looking at the views 🥰🫶

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39.4 km

Wellow Down - view of Freshwater Bay

Highlight • Trail

This section of the Chalk Ridge Extreme XC mountain biking route runs parallel to the famous Military Road, but much higher up on the hill, yielding amazing views of the …

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