SE Coastal Walk

Ryde to Blackgang

 

A coastal walk along the south eastern coastline from Ryde including Seaview, St Helens, Bembridge, Sandown, Shanklin, Luccombe & Ventnor finishing at Blackgang - in essence Stages 5 & 4 of the Coastal Path walked in reverse

 
Completed:  3 May 2002
Distance: 22 miles approx
Weather: Sunny, clear skies, slight breeze, clouding over midday
Time: 8½ hours
Terrain: Coastal paths, road walking, footpaths and pavements
Stiles: 10
Highest Point: 527 ft
Assent: 2,552 ft
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Pay car park at Ryde (GR: SZ 596-929) return transport required
Nearest Towns: Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin & Ventnor
Refreshments: Various in Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin & Ventnor - Tearooms at Luccombe
Toilets: Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin & Ventnor
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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