Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Quarr Abbey loop from Ryde Esplanade

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Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Quarr Abbey loop from Ryde Esplanade

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Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Quarr Abbey loop from Ryde Esplanade

01:52

27.6km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 210 m for 108 m

After 11.1 km for 314 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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168 m

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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3.14 km

Quarr Wood

Forest

4.06 km

Quarr Abbey and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Quarr Abbey is a striking Grade I-listed monastery that was completed in 1912. It is considered one of the most important 20th-century religious structures in the UK. Nearby, you find …

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4.35 km

Quarr Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

A singletrack but you can ride it on a road bike.
Worth seeing, very unusual architecture

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4.96 km

Fishbourne Arms

Highlight • Other

Next to ferry. Beer Proper Job was great.

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6.55 km

Wotton Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

This pretty tidal inlet is a lovely sight right next to the busy road in Wotton Bridge. It takes you far away from the hustle and bustle of the cars …

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9.23 km

Brocks Copse

Forest

24.2 km

Quarr Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Bench with a great view and information board about the old Abbey

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25.2 km

Church of the Holy Cross, Binstead

Highlight • Historical Site

Firestone copse has a number of paths. Great bench to sit and enjoy view across wootton creek

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27.3 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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