A fantastic introduction to gravel riding on the Isle of Wight, this route offers traffic-free cycle paths, challenging hill climbs and awesome views.

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ryde twist cycling route

The Ryde Twist cycle route

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Ryde is a beautiful seaside town on the north-east coast of the Isle of Wight. Our port sits at the end of the historic Ryde Pier, which is also home to an Island Line train station.
This route is our quickest crossing for foot passengers, with a journey time of just 22 minutes on our FastCats, <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-ryder-i">Wight Ryder I</a> and <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-ryder-ii">Wight Ryder II</a>.
A new walkway has now opened along the pier, allowing pedestrians to walk up and down the structure separately from cars and bicycles using the vehicle lane. Parking is available at the end of the pier &#8211; see the prices below.
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Fishing on Ryde Pier
Ryde Pier is a great place to spend a few hours fishing. You can buy daily and annual fishing permits from the car park machines on the pier – just use the yellow button to find the option you want, then the green button to find out the price and make payment.
Wightlink staff and the parking patrol officers will ask to see your permit when they’re on their rounds.
Please fish responsibly and don’t leave any litter behind when you go home.

Our Seagull Café outlet is ideal for a quick stop off before you board the FastCat, with a selection of locally-sourced hot and cold food and drink.

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Ryde Outlet

Charge your electric vehicle with a 7.2kw charging unit.

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Purchase tickets at the port with your contactless device or debit or credit card using the ticket vending machine.

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Self service ticket machine

Purchase or amend tickets at our port at the Customer Service Point. Please note, you can&#8217;t purchase any of our frequent traveller passes at our ports and we no longer accept cash payments.

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Portsmouth Harbour port Customer Service Point

Toilets and baby-changing facilities are available at the port while you wait for your ferry crossing.

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If you have limited mobility and you can’t use standard accessible toilets, we have a much larger and fully-equipped <a class="anchor__Anchor-sm6m7i-0 jhRUNz" href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/tickets/accessible-travel#changing-places" rel="noopener">Changing Places toilet</a> on site.

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portsmouth gunwharf changing places toilet-min

Ryde Pier Head

Based in the beautiful seaside town on the north-east coast of the Isle of Wight, our Ryde Pier Head port connects with Portsmouth on the mainland. Get info on facilities, public transport links, parking and more.

Ryde Pier Head FastCat passenger ferry port

Car parking at the port is available and if you intend to use the car park regularly you can <a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/parking/permit">save with a 30-day Parking Permit</a>.
There is a weight restriction of three tonnes and a height restriction of 2.25 metres for all vehicles using the pier as well as a 10mph speed limit, which also applies to cyclists.
Drivers exceeding this limit will be issued a fixed penalty notice of £80 and/or face exclusion from Wightlink property and vessels.

Free motorcycle parking within dedicated bays

7.2kw charging point for electric vehicles

Up to 30 minutes (pick up/drop off)

Up to two hours

Up to 16 hours

Up to 24 hours

Over 24 hours (per day or part thereof)

Evening (16:00 - 05:00)

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See Island Line timetable

One of the most popular Isle of Wight destinations, Ryde is a pretty seaside town in the north of the Island. Our port sits at the end of the historic Ryde Pier, with our high-speed FastCats linking you to Portsmouth on the mainland.

Customer Building with lounge and Seagull Café serving hot and cold food and drink

Charging point (7.2kw) for electric vehicles

Customer Service Point for ticket purchases and amendments

Foot passengers need to check in at least 15 minutes before departure.
<a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/travel-advice/travelling-on-foot#checking-in">The check in experience</a>

We offer frequent, round-the-clock sailings.
<a href="https://wightlink.lab.sidigital.co/plan-your-journey/timetables">Timetables</a>

Our handy Wightlink Explorer tool will show everything that&#8217;s going on in the area.
<a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/explorer">Start exploring</a>

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Darragh Gray

General tips for finding cheap accommodation

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Budget hotel (Canva stock)

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parkdean resorts family walk lake

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Parkdean Resports WightLife Competition gallary image (2)

There are still plenty of great accommodation deals to be found on the Isle of Wight if you know where to look. Here are my top tips for budget-friendly place to stay.

Isle of Wight on a Budget Part Two: Cheap Accommodation on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Places to stay

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A family playing ball and having a picnic on the Isle of Wight

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Goodleaf-Tree-Climbing

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Vintage bus inside

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Walk-the-wight-2

May is a great time to visit the Isle of Wight

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in May

Things to do

Save 30% on ferry travel this Blue Monday

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blue monday sale hero

Banish the winter blues with 30% off breaks of two nights or more with your car. But hurry - book by midnight on 31 January to lock in your savings.

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Blue Monday Sale offer page

Save 30% | Blue Monday sale

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The Christmas Imaginarium Ryde

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Tapnell Farm Park - Santa-1

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Festive Specials at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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Woman shopping with paper bags at Christmas

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Southern Vectic Christmas Lights Bus tour 1

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Chilly-Hilly-Ed-Garbett-photo-3

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Sprouts battered

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Ventnor Beach, Isle of Wight

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Christmas events, activities and shopping on the Isle of Wight over the Christmas period 2024

Dreaming of an Isle of Wight Christmas - your festive Isle of Wight guide

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Wightlife Daniel Seaman

Meet 9 year old Daniel Seaman, a deaf goalkeeper from the Isle of Wight

Inspirational Islanders: Daniel Seaman, Goalkeeper

Inspirational Islanders

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The-1940s-Experience-1920x1280

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Ryde Mardi Gras Isle of Wight - New Carnival Co (2)

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The Lawn Bar at Northwood House, Cowes, Isle of Wight (1)

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Beach sports on Ryde Beach - Wight Wave Beach Festival

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Steph Whitlock Speedway rider(credit Sportography-Ian Groves (2)

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Ventnor Fringe bar

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Ryde-9

Events, activities and places to visit in July 2024 on the Isle of Wight

Things to do on the Isle of Wight in July

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Bembridge Harbour - Visit Isle of Wight

Visit the places from Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South

Jamie Marsh reserves manager for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust beside his work van

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HIWWT Jamie Marsh

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royal isle of wight county show dancing

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West-Wight-Alpacas-774x434

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Mid Section Of Vintner Examining Wine In Vineyard

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Sandown-Airport-Field-774x434

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Briddlesford Farm

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Sandown-Bay-with-Culver-Cliff-in-the-background

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Rockstar

Red Squirrel - courtesy of Connor Corbett

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Red Squirrel - Connor Corbett

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Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Wightlink's ferry Victoria of Wight approaches Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight

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Box 4 - Victoria of Wight approaches IW

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How to watch Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South

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Jewel of the South Ch5 Blog image

Find out how to visit the places featured in the Channel 5 series, Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South with Alan Titchmarsh

Isle of Wight - Jewel of the South with Alan Titchmarsh

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Find out how we can help you get across the Solent, with accessible travel options, Blue Badge savings and discounts when travelling for NHS appointments on the mainland.

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