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Circular Walks,
walking the island's
Coastal Path
Stage 7 - Gurnard & Cowes
A circular walk from Parkhurst Forest to Thorness Bay continuing the Coastal
Path along the cliffs to Gurnard, then following the coast along road, pavement
& sea wall to Gurnard & Cowes returning along the River Medina to Northwood
before heading back through Parkhurst Forest |
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Completed: |
20 June
2005 |
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Distance: |
12½ miles approx |
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Weather: |
Sunny & very
hot |
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Time: |
5¾ hours - all
photographs taken between 10:15 & 16:00 |
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Terrain: |
Forest, farmland,
coastal paths, pavement, cycle path, some road walking |
| Stiles: |
18 |
| Highest Point: |
263 ft |
| Assent: |
1,035 ft |
| Grade: |
Moderate |
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Parking: |
Park free in Parkhurst Forest (GR: SZ 480-899) |
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Nearest Towns: |
Newport, then Cowes |
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Refreshments: |
Cafe (seasonal) & The Woodvale
- Gurnard, various - Cowes, Horseshoe Inn - Northwood |
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Toilets: |
Public toilets at Gurnard &
Cowes |
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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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