The Freshwater Way

 

Walks by bus - A walk from Yarmouth to Freshwater Bay along the Freshwater Way, then linking up along the Coastal Path to Compton with the alternative ending returning along The Causeway & cycle path

 
Completed:  20 June 2006
Distance: 8¾ miles approx
Weather: Sunny, clear blues skies, cloud increasing from late morning
Time: 4½ hours - all photographs taken between 09:45 & 14:15
Terrain: Gravel tracks, woodland paths, farmland & cycle path, some road walking
Stiles: 14
Highest Point: 299 ft
Assent: 587 ft
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park in Newport, then catch the No.7 bus to Yarmouth or park in Yarmouth
Nearest Towns: Yarmouth, Freshwater
Refreshments: Various - Yarmouth, The Red Lion - Freshwater, Fat Cat Bar, The Albion & Cafe (seasonal) - Freshwater Bay
Toilets: Public toilets at Yarmouth & Freshwater Bay
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
Photographs

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