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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Shanklin Seafront loop from Cowes

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Shanklin Seafront loop from Cowes

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Shanklin Seafront loop from Cowes

05:15

83.5km

940m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 62.5 km for 96 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

445 m

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.

Tip by

2

494 m

Cowes Floating Bridge (West Landing)

Highlight • Rest Area

£1.50 return trip with bike (not £150!)!

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3

12.0 km

Cassey Bridge and Causeway Lake Estuary

Highlight • River

Lovely bridge over the Causeway Lake estuary. Enjoy views of the lake on one side and mouth of the river on the other, before setting off for more exploring of this beautiful landscape on the Isle of Wight.

Tip by

4

23.8 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.

Tip by

5

25.8 km

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

Tip by

6

26.2 km

Military Road (A3055), Isle of Wight

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely road to cycle or drive along with amazing views all of the way along. I rode it out of peak season but I would imagine it gets very busy in the summer.

Tip by

7

43.4 km

View Along the Southwest Side of the Isle of Wight

Highlight • Natural Monument

Take it easy on the speed approaching here as you approach the roundabout

Tip by

56.7 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

60.1 km

Small Hope Beach

Beach

10

60.2 km

Shanklin Seafront

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Cycle along the Shanklin Seafront below the cliffs.

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62.5 km

Beach

Beach

68.7 km

Whitefield Wood

Forest

79.3 km

Brocks Copse

Forest

B

83.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

34.4 km

2.30 km

1.06 km

541 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.1 km

276 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

9°C

90 %

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