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Mill Trail Heritage Walk

 

A circular walk starting from Whitcombe Cross following the route where once 14 mills were located along the River Lukely and River Medina plus several breweries, a tannery and crockers & dryers; all requiring large quantities of water to perform their function
 
Completed:  8 August 2005
Distance: 8¼ miles approx
Weather: Sunny & warm
Time: 4½ hours - all photographs taken between 09:00 & 13:30
Terrain: Mainly on quiet roads and tracks & latterly arable and wetland paths
Stiles: 5
Highest Point: 328 ft
Assent: 585 ft
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park in the lay-by in Froglands Lane (GR: SZ 487-874)
Nearest Towns: Newport
Refreshments: Eight Bells - Carisbrooke, Railway Inn & Bargeman's Rest - Newport, Barley Mow - Shide, Cafe - Gatcombe (seasonal)
Toilets: No public toilets én route but available in Newport
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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