Itinerary
- Day 1
Portsmouth to Isle of Wight
Head to Portsmouth and catch the ferry or hovercraft across to the Isle of Wight, arriving in Ryde. This seaside town gives you time to walk around on your own and grab some traditional fish and chips along the promenade while taking in the views.
Optional Activities
- Explore Ryde seaside town
- Try traditional fish and chips on the promenade
Landmarks Ryde - Day 2
Ryde to Yarmouth
Today's a cycling day starting in Ryde and heading through Cowes toward Gurnard beach resort. After that you'll cycle inland through quiet villages like Newtown, passing by Queen Victoria's Osborne House, Quarr Abbey, and St. Mildred's Church along the way. The route finishes in Yarmouth where you can see the pier, castle, and historic town square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Queen Victoria's Osborne House and grounds
- Visit Quarr Abbey
- Visit St. Mildred's Church Whippingham
- Visit Cowes
- Explore Newtown old town hall and National Trust grounds
- Explore Yarmouth old town, pier, and castle
Landmarks Osborne House Quarr Abbey St. Mildred's Church Whippingham Newtown Yarmouth - Day 3
Freshwater Bay to Chale
This ride has some hills and offers choices based on your fitness level. You can tackle an optional steep climb to New Battery in The Needles Park for views of the famous rock formations, or skip it and take the bus instead. Later you'll pass through Freshwater Bay and have the option to cycle the Tennyson Trail across the downs. The second half takes you through country lanes and villages like Brighstone, finishing at the coast near Chale below St. Catherine's Down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cycle up to New Battery in The Needles Park for views of The Needles
- Walk up to New Battery
- Take the bus from Alum Bay parking lot to New Battery
- Visit thatched church in Freshwater Bay
- Cycle the Tennyson Trail across the chalky downland
- Visit St. Catherine's Down and the Oratory Tower (medieval lighthouse)
- Explore Chale village
Landmarks The Needles Freshwater Bay St. Catherine's Down Oratory Tower Brighstone - Day 4
Bembridge to Ryde
The final cycling day mixes hilly terrain with coastal stretches. You'll reach Bembridge where the route loops around the estuary harbor, giving you a chance to stop at local pubs for fresh crab or lobster. From there cycle inland around St. Helens before heading back to the coast at Seaview. The last section is a relaxed coastal ride returning to Ryde where you'll drop off your bike and head back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Circle the Bembridge estuary harbor
- Enjoy fresh crab or lobster at Bembridge pubs
- Explore St. Helens harbor and village green
Landmarks Bembridge St. Helens Seaview Ryde - Day 5
Ryde
After breakfast, it's time to head home and wrap up your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
