Seaview Beach – Appley Tower loop from Westridge

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Seaview Beach – Appley Tower loop from Westridge

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Seaview Beach – Appley Tower loop from Westridge

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18.4km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.71 km

St Helen's Old Church Tower

Highlight • Monument

St Helen's Old Church is an intriguing piece of 800 year old history. Although now little more than the tower remains, it watches over this lovely calm beach, popular with …

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6.25 km

Beach

6.91 km

This beautiful little seaside village boasts some excellent coastal views across the sea and solent. There are a number of great restaurants, cafés, and pubs to discover, including The Boathouse and Old Fort pub.

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8.78 km

Alan Hersey Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Alan Hersey Nature Reserve, located on a flood-plain between Springvale and Seaview, is a great place for birdwatching. Keep an eye out for species including snipe, shoveler, mute swan, goldfinch, …

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10.7 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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12.2 km

Ryde Hoverport

Highlight • Rest Area

To our pleasant surprise, we found out that the hovercraft takes bikes. There was nothing about this on the website. E-bikes are usually not taken. Seniors pay 19 GBP / p, bikes are free.

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12.5 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 …

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