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St Catherine's Oratory

 

A circular walk from Blackgang across Gore Cliff dropping down to St Catherine's Lighthouse & Reeth Bay before heading back inland via Niton to Hoy's Monument & St Catherine's Oratory
 
Completed:  10 December 2008
Distance: 7 miles approx
Weather: Sunny & bright with a cold westerly breeze
Time: 3 hours - all photographs taken between 09:45 & 12:45
Terrain: Scramble to Watershoot Bay, thereafter good paths, limited road walking
Stiles: 7
Highest Point: 751 ft
Assent: 1,354 ft
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park in the viewpoint car park overlooking Blackgang Chine  (GR: SZ 491-766)
Nearest Towns: Ventnor
Refreshments: The Buddle Inn & White Lion - Niton, Wight Mouse - Chale
Toilets: Public toilets at Niton (by the church)
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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