Western Yar Causeway – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

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Western Yar Causeway – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

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Western Yar Causeway – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

00:46

10.1km

30m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

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1.78 km

Western Yar Causeway

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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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1.80 km

View of the River Yar Marshes

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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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2.57 km

View of the River Yar

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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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3.74 km

Freshwater to Yarmouth Cycle Path

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The River Yar on the Isle of Wight, England, rises near the beach at Freshwater Bay, on the south coast, and flows only a few miles north to Yarmouth where …

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4.75 km

Yarmouth Delicatessen

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Great sandwiches and other cycling friendly food. Open 7 days a week shorter hours on Sundays,

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5.05 km

Yarmouth Castle

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This castle from 1547 at the mouth of the river yar protects the western part of the island. It was part of Henry VIII's coastal defenses. The square shape with …

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5.13 km

Wightlink Ferry: Lymington to Yarmouth

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Easy and fast transfer!

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5.26 km

Yarmouth Pier

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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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