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681 m long.
Ryde Pier is an early 19th century pier serving the town of Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. It is the world's oldest seaside pleasure pier. Ryde Pier Head railway station is at the sea end of the pier, and Ryde Esplanade railway station at the land end, both served by Island Line trains.
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The 520-metre circuit is designed to challenge drivers of all ages and experience levels. It features a mix of tight corners, sweeping bends, and fast straights that create exciting racing and plenty of overtaking opportunities. The tarmac surface is well maintained, and the venue uses modern Sodi petrol karts that deliver smooth handling and reliable performance.
A former branch line resucitated to accurately recreate the atmosphere of the island's railways in the pre-war era, when the island was the home of already superannuated locomotives and coaches from the mainland. Accessible by car at the steam railway's Havenstreet Station, or by changing from the island's one remaining public service railway (between Ryde and Shanklin) at Smallbrook Junction.