Ryde Pier
Pier in the Isle of Wight, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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50.736721°N 1.160623°W / 50.736721; -1.160623
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Type | Working pier with landing stages and railway |
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Carries | Cars and Island Line trains |
Spans | The Solent |
Locale | Ryde, Isle of Wight |
Official name | Ryde Pier |
Owner | Wightlink (road) / Network Rail (railway) |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 745 yards (681 m) |
History | |
Designer | John Kent of Southampton |
Opening date | 26 July 1814 |
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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.[1][2] 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.