Medina Circuit

 

A walk around the River Medina starting from Medina Arboretum to Newport Quay, then along the western side along the former railway line to Cowes & across the floating bridge to East Cowes returning along the eastern side passing through Whippingham & Island Harbour

 
Completed:  1 May 2013
Distance: 9¾ miles approx
Weather: Sunny & warm
Time: 3¾ hours - all photographs taken between 10:15 & 13:45
Terrain: Cycle track & riverside paths
Stiles: 3
Highest Point: 157 ft
Assent: 510 ft
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park at Medina Arboretum, Newport, (GR: SZ 506-903) click here for location map
Nearest Towns: Newport, Cowes, East Cowes
Refreshments: Bargeman's Rest & Medina Quay - Newport, The Folly Inn - Whippingham, Café - East Cowes
Toilets: Public toilets at Newport, West Cowes, East Cowes
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
Photographs

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Gatcombe
6 May 2013
Coastal Path from Bembridge to Ventnor
3 May 2013
Medina Circuit
1 May 2013
East Cowes to Newport
29 Apr 2013
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