Northern Coastal Walk

Yarmouth to Ryde

 

A coastal walk along the northern coastline from Yamouth including Shalfleet, Porchfield, Gurnard, Cowes, East Cowes, Whippingham, Wootton & Fishbourne finishing at Ryde - in essence Stages 1 & 6 of the Coastal Path walked in reverse

 
Completed:  27 April 2002
Distance: 24 miles
Weather: Hazy sunshine with a slight breeze
Time: 8¾ hours
Terrain: Coastal paths, road walking, footpaths and inland pavements
Stiles: 42
Highest Point: 194 ft
Assent: 1,786 ft
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Use the car park at Yarmouth (GR: SZ 354-895) return by No.9 from Ryde to Newport & No.7 to Yarmouth
Nearest Towns: Yarmouth, Cowes, East Cowes & Ryde
Refreshments: Various in Yarmouth, Cowes & Ryde - pubs in Porchfield, Wootton & Fishbourne
Toilets: Yarmouth, Cowes & Ryde
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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