Crossing the Medina on the cycle path

Newport to Shide

This stretch takes you from the end of the Cowes to Newport cycle track, across Newport town centre and then out of town to Shide.

The route continues along the Medina to the quayside and from there it’s only a short stretch before you are off road again, after crossing a couple of busy roads on the way.

You will soon forget you are in the centre of Newport as you make your way through Pan Mill Meadows, a restored area of riverside woodland and wildflower meadow.

The end of the Cowes to Newport cycle path at Little London, Newport.

The end of the Cowes to Newport cycle path at Little London, Newport.

Bargeman's Rest, Newport.

Bargeman’s Rest, Newport.

Quay Arts, Newport

Quay Arts, Newport.

Quayside at Newport.

Quayside at Newport.

World War 1 artwork by the Medina, near Matalan.

World War 1 artwork by the Medina, near Matalan.

Cycle path alongside the River Medina

Cycle path alongside the River Medina.

Sculpture at Pan Mill Meadows.

Sculpture at Pan Mill Meadows.

Shide Chalk Pits.

Shide Chalk Pits.

The start of the cycle path at Shide.

The start of the cycle path at Shide.

Distance: 2.4km (1.5mi)

Time:   8 – 10 minutes

Elevation: mostly flat

Terrain: quiet streets and cycle path across Newport. Well-surfaced route through Pan Mill Meadows. The path is a bit narrow in places, and popular with dog walkers so you may have to be patient at times. There are a couple of points where you are requested to dismount and walk .