Appley Tower, Alan Hersey Nature Reserve & Seaview from Ryde

Hiking trails & Routes

Appley Tower, Alan Hersey Nature Reserve & Seaview from Ryde

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Appley Tower, Alan Hersey Nature Reserve & Seaview from Ryde

02:43

10.6km

50m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike along the picturesque Isle of Wight coastline, offering stunning sea views across the Solent to the mainland. This 6.6-mile (10.6 km) route, with a minimal elevation gain of 157 feet (48 metres), takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes to complete. You will pass the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.81 km

Appley Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

5.07 km

Seaview Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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6.91 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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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

1.59 km

1.46 km

1.09 km

969 m

836 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

2.43 km

2.37 km

1.04 km

601 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

19°C

14°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Comments

September 29, 2021,Nodes Point Campsite - Ryde

Easy walk from Nodes point campsite to Ryde along the coast path. In Ryde there are plenty of opportunities for food. Stopped off at the Cod Father for chips.