Western Yar Causeway – The Longstone (Isle of Wight) loop from Freshwater

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Western Yar Causeway – The Longstone (Isle of Wight) loop from Freshwater

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Western Yar Causeway – The Longstone (Isle of Wight) loop from Freshwater

02:04

24.9km

460m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

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737 m

Golden Hill Fort

Highlight • Monument

The fort itself is now split into private dwellings, so there is no access inside the courtyard. However, you can still walk around the outer embankment, and the fairly large …

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1.73 km

Stroud Coppice

Forest

2.57 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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5.14 km

View of Freshwater Bay and Tennyson Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely spectacular- I need to go back and take a picnic and spend at least an hour just looking at the views 🥰🫶

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6.73 km

Tennyson Trail: Freshwater to Carisbrooke

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

a beautifully landscaped trail that takes you past cattle and sheep pastures. You have a great view of the sea and over the Downs. The path also leads through a small forest. Simply great!

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8.39 km

Wellow Down - view of Freshwater Bay

Highlight • Trail

This section of the Chalk Ridge Extreme XC mountain biking route runs parallel to the famous Military Road, but much higher up on the hill, yielding amazing views of the …

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