Large build up of sand on popular beach to be cleared next week The sand is now covering the sea wall path and needs to be cleared Contractors will be using large plant and machinery on the beach sections between Ryde Harbour and Puckpool. This is due to a large build-up of sand at Ryde which is affecting the surrounding areas such as the harbour beach, Eastern Gardens and the local highway. Rowland: Sand is covering the sea wall path Colin Rowland, council director of Neighbourhoods, said, “We have not been able to clear the sand as regularly as we normally would due to lockdown restrictions. However, the sand levels are now quite high at Ryde and sand is covering the sea wall path so a big sand clear-up will take place whilst the beach remains relatively quiet.