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Newport to Sandown 8 miles each way
An easy, level ride on a traffic-free cycle route
Parking: In Newport: You can park in Newport Town Centre or next to the track just off Shide Road, opposite the Barley Mow pub. This is a right turn off St George’s Way, as you are leaving Newport and heading for Sandown.
In Sandown: park at the Railway Station.
From Newport:
- Follow the track, going straight on at any road crossings until you reach Sandown station – it’s as simple as that!
From Sandown:
- Go out of the car park entrance and turn right down the track and right again under the subway.
- Turn right along Perowne Way until you reach the shop on your right.
- Turn left to join the cycleway and follow the track, going straight on at any road crossings until you reach Newport.
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Refreshments
* Newport and Sandown are major towns so have plenty of shops, cafes and pubs.
* The Barley Mow pub is right next to the Newport end of the cycleway and serves food.
* The Pointers Inn in Newchurch is a short (uphill) diversion from this route and serves food.
* Arreton village is a short diversion (north of Horringford on the main road) and has a shop.
Points of Interest
* Newport Roman Villa
* Sandown Beach and Pier
* Dinosaur Isle
* Crazy Golf and Browns Family Golf, Sandown
Tourist Information Centre: High Street, Newport and High Street, Sandown
