Gatcombe

 

A circular walk from Seaclose Recreation Ground to Staplers, onto St George's Down, then following the Mill Trail to Gatcombe, then onto Dukem Down passing Bowcombe to Carisbrooke Castle returning through Carisbrooke & Petticoat Lane

 
Completed:  6 May 2013
Distance: 12 miles approx
Weather: Sunny & warm
Time: 5 hours - all photographs taken between 10:15 & 15:15
Terrain: Riverside path, woodland and farmland paths with limited road walking
Stiles: 14
Highest Point: 526 ft
Assent: 1,335 ft
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park at Seaclose Recreation Ground  (GR: SZ 502-898) click here for location map
Nearest Towns: Newport
Refreshments: Bargeman's Rest & Medina Quay - Newport, Tea Rooms - Gatcombe
Toilets: No public toilets én route
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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