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Ryde Pier – Appley Tower loop from St Helens

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Ryde Pier – Appley Tower loop from St Helens

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Ryde Pier – Appley Tower loop from St Helens

01:21

20.8km

170m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.0 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 km

View of Nettlestone from Galleyhorn Lane

Highlight • Trail

Lovely trail with a view over Nettlestone

Tip by

12.1 km

Ryde Pier

Highlight • Structure

Paul McCartney recently confirmed what we all already ‘knew’ … the Beatles hit Ticket To Ride was inspired by a trip to Ryde made by Macca and John Lennon in the early sixties.

This quirky fact is just one part of the story of the Isle of Wight’s largest town.

It’s a fantastic place that combines shopping centres, nights out, golden sands and creative hearts - making it a great holiday destination.

The late Oscar-winning film director Anthony Minghella grew up in the town and journalist and author Philip Norman is also a Ryde boy.

This gateway to the East Wight has excellent connections to the mainland and is a super entry point to the rest of the Island so if you are about to Say Yes to the Isle of Wight, don’t forget to set aside some time for your Ticket to Ryde!

Tip by

13.7 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.

Tip by

13.9 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

14.8 km

The Old Barracks Café

Highlight • Cafe

Sensibly priced Cafe with outside seating, petanque and mini-golf. There is also a child's play park opposite the cafe.

Tip by

15.0 km

The Boathouse

Highlight • Cafe

Pub, Beer, Food, Beer Garden

Tip by

15.7 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..

Tip by

16.8 km

View of the Solent Forts

Highlight • Monument

Impressive forts in the sea. Some can even be visited.

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Tip by

20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

3.04 km

3.00 km

2.04 km

1.05 km

516 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

2.43 km

2.20 km

390 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

23°C

17°C

0 %

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Ryde Pier – Appley Tower loop from St Helens

View of Nettlestone from Galleyhorn Lane

Ryde Pier

Ryde Sands Beach

Appley Tower

The Old Barracks Café

The Boathouse

Duver Road Beach and Stone Stacks

View of the Solent Forts

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