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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

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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: February 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 19.7 km for 104 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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999 m

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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2.96 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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5.15 km

Freshwater Bay Promenade

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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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5.86 km

Piano Cafe

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Bike friendly cafe with outdoor sitting and bike racks. Delicious food!

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9.77 km

The Needles

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30 metres (98 ft) out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight …

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11.1 km

The Needles New Battery Rocket Test Site

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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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11.2 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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16.1 km

The Church House

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This beautiful church turns out to be a holiday home!

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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

Surfaces

17.0 km

2.36 km

545 m

258 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Hairpin Bends Near the Needles loop from Yarmouth

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

Western Yar Causeway

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Piano Cafe

The Needles

The Needles New Battery Rocket Test Site

Hairpin Bends Near the Needles

The Church House

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