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Circular Walks,
walking the island's
Coastal Path
Stage 3 - Compton Bay
A circular walk along the coast from Chilton Chine to Freshwater Bay returning
over Afton Down & Brook Down to Mottistone Common |
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Completed: |
20 May
2005 |
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Distance: |
11 miles approx |
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Weather: |
Bright, sunny spells,
clouding over late afternoon, strong winds |
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Time: |
3¾ hours - all
photographs taken between 12:45 & 16:30 |
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Terrain: |
Coastal Path, down land,
through heath land woods and bridleways |
| Stiles: |
14 |
| Highest Point: |
507 ft |
| Assent: |
1,295 ft |
| Grade: |
Moderate |
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Parking: |
Park in the car
park at Chilton Chine (GR: SZ 409-822) |
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Nearest Towns: |
Freshwater |
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Refreshments: |
Ice Cream van at Compton
(seasonal), Mottistone Manor (seasonal, entrance fee to NT), Albion
Hotel - Freshwater Bay, Cafe - IW Pearl, Chilton |
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Toilets: |
Public toilets
at Compton, Freshwater Bay |
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Transport: |
Southern Vectis
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routes & times |
| Other
Walks: |
WightCAM - All Walks by Distance |
| Maps: |
Outdoor Leisure No. 29 |
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