Freshwater Bay Promenade – Hairpin Bends Near the Needles loop from Yarmouth
Freshwater Bay Promenade – Hairpin Bends Near the Needles loop from Yarmouth
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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Hairpin Bends Near the Needles loop from Yarmouth
01:23
20.3km
220m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 10, 2026
Tips
Includes a movable bridge
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After 19.7 km for 104 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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999 m
Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path
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The Freshwater to Yarmouth estuary is part of the island's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It contains important habitats including salt marshes, reed beds, mud flats and sand drifts. These are home to a rich abundance of wildlife, particularly wintering wild birds and waders.
The Yar Estuary is also a 132.4 hectare (327 acre) Biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. [1] [2] In addition, the upper reaches of the river are referred to as an SSSI called Freshwater Marshes, [3] [4] and much of the Freshwater Marshes is also a local nature reserve called Afton Marshes. [5] [6]
During the Second World War it was used as the base of the Yar stop line which was partly fortified with Type 22 bunkers. [7]
The Yar is one of two rivers of that name on the Isle of Wight. It is called the Western Yar when it is necessary to distinguish it from the other river known as the Eastern Yar.
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2.96 km
Western Yar Causeway
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5.15 km
Freshwater Bay Promenade
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5.86 km
Piano Cafe
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9.77 km
The Needles
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The formation takes its name from a fourth needle-shaped pillar called Lot's Wife, which collapsed in a storm in 1764. The remaining rocks are not at all needle-like, but the name has stuck.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Needles
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11.1 km
The Needles New Battery Rocket Test Site
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11.2 km
Hairpin Bends Near the Needles
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There's a sharp little hairpin to navigate as you near the top though, which can be especially tricky in high winds. You'll be rewarded with magnificent views though, especially if you visit at sunset.
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16.1 km
The Church House
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20.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.50 km
5.67 km
4.84 km
2.18 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
17.0 km
2.36 km
545 m
258 m
118 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (90 m)
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Friday 10 July
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