Explore the countryside south of Ryde and head over the Downs for great views and riverside cycling.

County: Isle of Wight
Distance: 15 miles
Estimated time to complete walk: 3
Terrain details: Plenty of ups and downs on this route but it is all well-surfaced and there is a great chance to recover with some easy cycling along the Yar cycleway.
Type of route: Circular
Starts: Ryde Esplanade(Grid reference: SZ594929)
Ends: as above - circular route(Grid reference: as above)
Amenities available on route: Ryde is a large town with plenty of shops, cafes & pubs. Brading has many opportunities for refreshment.
How to get there: The route starts on Ryde Esplanade outside Ryde Station, which connects with the hovercraft to Southsea and the FastCat to Portsmouth. Bikes can be carried on the train.,hovercraft and FastCat but there may be restrictions at busy times. Contact nos are: Islandline (trains) 08457 484950 Hovercraft 01983 811000 Wightlink FastCat 0870 582 7744
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