Routes : START AT THE MAIN CAR PARK OPPOSITE THE FERRY PORT. HEAD LEFT AS YOU ENTER THE CAR PARK AND FOLLOW THE PATH THAT RUNS BESIDE THE SCHOOL. THERE IS A GATE JUST AFTER THE OLD MILL. GO THROUGH IT AND YOU ARE ONTO THE CYCLE PATH AND ALL THREE OF THE ROUTES START HERE.

Freshwater Loop (approx. 3 miles)
It is an easy path on the East side of the river and a more challenging one on the West where it is not suitable for wheeled vehicles. The East side offers excellent views of the river with plenty of sightings to be made. The West is more inland with farmland and wooded areas to pass through. The route passes the Red Lion pub next to All Saints Church, which offers a good range of Ales and highly commended food, it is well worth starting out late morning, taking lunch at the pub and then walking it all off with a stroll back to Yarmouth.

Thorley Loop (approx. 1 mile)
This small trail takes you around the edge of a large pond on the eastern side of the main bridleway and then on through the marsh along a footpath that clings to the edge of Thorley Copse. In winter this can get quite boggy. Once you meet the road hop over the old stone bridge and pick up the main bridleway back towards Yarmouth. This will take you alongside Rofford Marsh (north of the bridleway) and the meandering Yar tributary on the southern side. Head back to the entrance to Mill Copse to complete the loop.

Mill Copse
A well-maintained hide is available for use in this little copse, offering a view of the water as well as the chance of spotting a red squirrel up in the trees as you walk through. There is an interesting information board as you enter the wood explaining about its management by the Wight Nature Fund. The paths lead you around the wood; at the far side is the hide.