Bembridge Harbour – Undercliff Car-Free Road loop from Newport

Bembridge Harbour – Undercliff Car-Free Road loop from Newport

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Bembridge Harbour – Undercliff Car-Free Road loop from Newport

04:25

96.0km

1,140m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 74.2 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.90 km

Woodland Descent to Wootton Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Wonderful rolling descent into Fishbourne and Wootton Bridge. Open sunny fields becomes a dappled twisting super smooth woodland road, equally good in the other direction

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10.3 km

Stroud Wood

Forest

19.8 km

Bembridge Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pretty harbour which has been designated as an SSSI.
Duver Café for coffee, cake and freshly baked pizza.
Open 0.8:30 to 16:00 daily and until 19:00 on Fri and Sat.

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35.6 km

Mountain Pass

45.2 km

Poplar Wood

Forest

46.0 km

Undercliff Car-Free Road

Highlight • Structure

Closed to cars because of land slips you have the whole road to yourself!

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47.9 km

St Catherine's Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Good photo opportunity.

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49.5 km

View of The Needles from Blackgang Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here on the A3055 Blackgang Road, just east of St. Catherines Point, is a car park and viewpoint. There is ample parking and a few benches there. You have fine …

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64.5 km

Military Road Coastal Cliffs View

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the IOW Randonne. There is a ice cream van parked up at one of the car parks down here and sells burgers as well

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74.5 km

Yarmouth Pier

Highlight • Structure

Such a lovely part of the IOW. I’ve never been to this side but a friend and me went bike packing all over IOW. It is definitely worth a trip. And very friendly people too.👍🏻

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86.3 km

Bunts Hill Road

Highlight • Cycleway

96.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

41.0 km

2.59 km

2.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.6 km

2.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

16°C

11°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

June 29, 2024,IOW: IOW Loop

There is a chainlink ferry in East Cowes, its pretty slow so if youve just missed it (like i did) expect about a 30 min wait. Apart from that, a lovely loop of the island.

November 2, 2024,Tour de Isle of Wight 2024

My annual ride on Isle of Wight - beautiful sceneries and long descends.
This year I rode it in November. It is still pretty, but it's different from summer time.
Will return next year -- I hope to do a Chalk Ridge extreme ride as it should be just as amazing as full road circle

August 28, 2021,Cycling

Most of the Randonee, plus a stop for bacon sarnies and a detour through Ryde

June 21, 2025,TDQ Isle of Wight tour

Guest ride with a Leicestershire cycle club (13). Great day out, very 🥵

July 4, 2025,Isle of Wight loop

The Isle of Wight loop is a scenic 109 km coastal ride that takes you around the entire island, offering a mix of rolling hills, sea views, and charming seaside towns. With nearly 1,530 meters of elevation gain, it’s a rewarding challenge for cyclists looking to explore dramatic cliffs and tranquil beaches. As the photos show, the calm blue sea …

March 21, 2026,2026.03.21 UK. Isle of Wight. Birthday by the Sea Ride ☀️🌊🩷🚲🩷🌊☀️

I had heard so much about this place! And where better to celebrate a birthday than somewhere that fills you with awe and fascination? So we went to the Isle of Wight to enjoy the sun, the sea, the space, coffee and… every single moment ☀️🔗🥰
And I have to admit - I absolutely fell in love with this island …