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South East England

Freshwater Bay Promenade – The Needles loop from Yarmouth

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Freshwater Bay Promenade – The Needles loop from Yarmouth

Easy

6

riders

Freshwater Bay Promenade – The Needles loop from Yarmouth

01:07

17.7km

170m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 387 m for 68 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

421 m

Yarmouth Old Station & Wight Cycle Hire

Highlight • Rest Area

Following the Yarmouth Trail you will pass the old strain station with food and drink from Off the Rails & Wight Cycle Hire. Relaxing spot for cyclists and walkers.

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2

2.37 km

View of the River Yar

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely, peaceful way to explore the River Yar, the Yarmouth to Freshwater cycleway is also great for running. It is mostly flat and is traffic free too.

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3

3.16 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.

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4

3.18 km

View of the River Yar Marshes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Running across the causeway you get a wonderful view of the low lying marshes and the River Yar. The river is no longer navigable to the south of this point and is instead a short meandering stream.

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5

5.35 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

9.97 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 …

Tip by

7

17.5 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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B

17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

5.37 km

3.50 km

1.25 km

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

3.00 km

525 m

188 m

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Monday 12 October

21°C

11°C

77 %

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