Yarmouth to Freshwater
This route follows the disused Yarmouth – Freshwater railway track. There’s still evidence of the old railway, with Off The Rails café/restaurant and Wight Cycle Hire positioned on the former railway platform in Yarmouth. This offers great opportunity to stop for a bit of lunch or even hire an e-bike! (Note: advance booking required). From here you will get stunning views of the Yar Estuary and you will be rewarded at the end of your ride with the beautiful cliffs and clear water at Freshwater Bay.
The majority of the route along a well-surfaced cycle track which runs parallel to the eastern bank of the Yar Estuary. The final loop which passes Freshwater Bay follows mostly quiet roads with a 1km slightly downhill section on Afton Road/A3055.
Entrance to the Yarmouth-Freshwater cycle path on Thorley Road
Entrance to the Yarmouth-Freshwater cycle path on Thorley Road
The old train platform which now hosts Off The Rails café/restaurant and Wight Cycle Hire
The old train platform which now hosts Off The Rails café/restaurant and Wight Cycle Hire
Geese on the Yar Estuary adjacent to the cycle path
Geese on the Yar Estuary adjacent to the cycle path
Cross the road at The Causeway
Cross the road at The Causeway
At the end of the cycle path turn right to join Afton Road/A3055
At the end of the cycle path turn right to join Afton Road/A3055
Turn left at the Gulf Garage to join Stroud Road
Turn left at the Gulf Garage to join Stroud Road
Turn left to join Gate Lane and descend into Freshwater Bay
Turn left to join Gate Lane and descend into Freshwater Bay
Enjoy the beach and the beautiful cliffs at Freshwater Bay
Enjoy the beach and the beautiful cliffs at Freshwater Bay
Turn right leaving Afton Road/A3055 to re-join the cycle path and return to Yarmouth
Turn right leaving Afton Road/A3055 to re-join the cycle path and return to Yarmouth
Distance: 5.7km (3.53mi)
Time: 21 – 36 minutes
Elevation: mostly flat, but slight uphill from Freshwater Bay to join the cycle path
Terrain: well-surfaced cycle track and roads