Golden Hill Fort – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

Golden Hill Fort – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

Moderate

5.0

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Golden Hill Fort – Yarmouth Pier loop from Freshwater

01:45

39.3km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 3.99 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.52 km

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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4.00 km

Yar Swing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Stand & enjoy. Nothing slows you down like a moving bridge.

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4.28 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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15.9 km

Newtown Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There is a handy public toilet / water tap at the National Trust Car Park

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16.3 km

This small collection of picturesque houses was once the Island's capital. Now, most of the surrounding land and creek is owned by the National Trust (including the Old Town Hall), and the area is home to a National Nature Reserve.

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17.8 km

Windgate Copse

Forest

26.4 km

Brighton Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

Serving Island Roasted coffee & Wight Label Tea
Breakfast served 8am to 11am, homemade cakes and ice cream milkshakes.
Toilet and free wifi, seating inside and out.
01983740227
Opening hours 7am to 6pm Mon to Saturday, 7am to 2pm Sunday

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29.0 km

Mottistone Bends

Highlight • Trail

29.0 km

Mottistone Manor Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

National Trust Mottistone Manor, gardens, estate and café.
Seasonal opening times, please check nationaltrust.org.uk/mottistone-gardens-and-estate or call 01983741302

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