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Circular Walks, walking the island's Coastal Path

Stage 6 - Thorness Bay

 

A circular walk from Shalfleet following the Coastal Path via Newtown to Porchfield, then onto Thorness Bay along the beach before heading inland via Parkhurst Forest to Calbourne returning via Newbridge
 
Completed:  31 May 2005
Distance: 15½ miles approx
Weather: Sunny & bright with some cloud
Time: 7 hours - all photographs taken between 09:00 & 16:00
Terrain: Coastal Path, excessive road sections, beach, arable & pasture paths
Stiles: 48
Highest Point: 190 ft
Assent: 844 ft
Grade: Moderate to strenuous
Parking: Park free in Shalfleet car park (GR: SZ 414-895)
Nearest Towns: Yarmouth
Refreshments: The New Inn - Shalfleet. Sportsman's Rest - Porchfield
Toilets: No public toilets én route
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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