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Yar Swing Bridge – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

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Yar Swing Bridge – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

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Yar Swing Bridge – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

00:52

8.47km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 4.30 km for 189 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 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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2.45 km

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

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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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3.88 km

The Bugle Coaching Inn

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Very nice boy. Here we also stayed .. Room was okay for this night. Good food and good beer :-)

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3.94 km

Yarmouth Castle

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This castle from 1547 at the mouth of the river yar protects the western part of the island. It was part of Henry VIII's coastal defenses. The square shape with …

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3.99 km

Yarmouth Ferry Port

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A low Kentish ferry port

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4.12 km

Yarmouth Harbour

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4.39 km

Yar Swing Bridge

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Stand & enjoy. Nothing slows you down like a moving bridge.

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4.68 km

Yarmouth Pier

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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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8.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.51 km

1.11 km

438 m

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

1.02 km

920 m

379 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

8°C

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Yar Swing Bridge – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

View of the River Yar

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

The Bugle Coaching Inn

Yarmouth Castle

Yarmouth Ferry Port

Yarmouth Harbour

Yar Swing Bridge

Yarmouth Pier

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