Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Ryde Esplanade

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Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Ryde Esplanade

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Quarr Abbey and Ruins – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Ryde Esplanade

05:34

88.9km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 14.4 km for 162 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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371 m

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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3.10 km

Quarr Wood

Forest

4.01 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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14.5 km

Cowes Floating Bridge (Chain Ferry)

Highlight • Structure

If you feel like taking a shortcut to East Cowes you can take the chainlink ferry across this small stretch of water.

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14.6 km

Cowes Floating Bridge (West Landing)

Highlight • Rest Area

£1.50 return trip with bike (not £150!)!

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26.1 km

Cassey Bridge and Causeway Lake Estuary

Highlight • River

Lovely bridge over the Causeway Lake estuary. Enjoy views of the lake on one side and mouth of the river on the other, before setting off for more exploring of this beautiful landscape on the Isle of Wight.

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41.2 km

The Needles

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30 metres (98 ft) out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight …

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45.9 km

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Surrounded by white chalk cliffs, Freshwater Bay is one of the prettiest beaches in West Wight and is a perfect spot for recreation and relaxation. On the beach, you find …

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46.3 km

Military Road (A3055), Isle of Wight

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely road to cycle or drive along with amazing views all of the way along. I rode it out of peak season but I would imagine it gets very busy in the summer.

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84.3 km