Walk 59 Ryde to Seaview

 https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2280015

This walk was planned to find somewhere to take friends for a meal, but frankly, not much choice!

I started at St John's Church, Oakfield. At the junction, Appley Lane leads straight to the beach walk, but I took Appley Rd by mistake leading through Puckpool Park to join the coastal path near the Dell cafe (35 mins).

Then follow the path passing the beach huts to the Boathouse pub (50 mins) .

 Along the way, Portsmouth and Spinnaker Tower can be seen across the Solent, then the Solent Forts.

Enter Seaview along the Esplanade past the sailing club to reach The Old Fort.(1 hr 10, 2.4 miles).As the tide was in, I couldn't continue to Seagrove beach via the coast so retraced steps along the coastal path, passing Appley Tower. 

Pass Appley Beach cafe and above it is Catch restaurant.

Beyond the boating lake, pass through the fairground to reach the marina. Here is Harbour House,  a tapas and cocktail bar.

 Return to the main road to come to Ryde Castle, the Hoverport and bus/train terminal.

Walk 59 Ryde to Seaview https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2280015
 

Walk Details

Start: Bus stop at St John's Church opposite Oakfield School
Finish:  Seaview
Distance: 5.2 miles
Time: 1 hr 10 each way, total 2 hrs 20
Bus: No 3 from Newport, No 8 from Seaview
Refreshments/WC: Puckpool Park, Old Fort Seaview, cafes along coastal path