Appley Tower – Puckpool Battery loop from Ryde Esplanade

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Appley Tower – Puckpool Battery loop from Ryde Esplanade

Moderate

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Appley Tower – Puckpool Battery loop from Ryde Esplanade

00:42

6.79km

30m

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: October 15, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.47 km

Ryde Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

A great beach with miles of sand to enjoy walking on at low tide. Plenty of railings to lock bikes up to.

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1.53 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Always good to see drinking water available, located on the right hand side has you leave Ryde near the public toilets.

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1.71 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lots of golden sands overlooked by the folly of Appley Tower.

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2.19 km

The Dell Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great seafront Cafe with Restaurant level food. Enjoy the views over Ryde Sands and the Solent towards the mainland.

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2.21 km

Seaside Café with View of Sandown Bay

Highlight • Cafe

More about the views than the food, but they did do a veggie breakfast and an OK (average) coffee (I'm a coffee snob).

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2.71 km

The Boathouse

Highlight • Cafe

Pub, Beer, Food, Beer Garden

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3.39 km

Duver Road Beach and Stone Stacks

Highlight • Structure

If you get a chance to ride anywhere on IOW take it...you will just love it..

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4.42 km

This old barracks at Puckpool is an interesting place to run through if you are running along the coast between Ryde and Seaview. In complete contrast to its history as a mortar battery, a children's playground now sits within it.

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