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Walking the Wight
along the Tennyson Trail to Alum Bay
Walks by bus - Starting from Newport College by bus to the official start at Carisbrooke Castle following the
Tennyson Trail across Bowcombe Down, through Brighstone Forest, across
Mottistone Down, Brook Down & Afton Down to Freshwater Bay, then onto Tennyson
Down & across West High Down to Alum Bay |
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Completed: |
17 May 2009 |
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Distance: |
16¼ miles approx |
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Weather: |
Early torrential rain, sunshine, clouding over, then rain, and extreme
gusty winds across the downs |
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Time: |
6¼ hours - all
photographs taken between 09:00 & 15:15 |
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Terrain: |
Down land paths & gravel track with some road walking |
| Stiles: |
0 |
| Highest Point: |
688 ft |
| Assent: |
2,439 ft |
| Grade: |
Moderate to strenuous |
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Parking: |
Park in Newport returning by No.7 bus from Alum Bay |
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Nearest Towns: |
Newport, Freshwater |
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Refreshments: |
The Fat Cat & Ablion Hotel - Freshwater Bay, café
- Alum Bay (seasonal) |
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Toilets: |
Public toilets at Freshwater Bay, Alum Bay |
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Transport: |
Southern Vectis -
routes & times |
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Walks: |
WightCAM - All Walks by Distance |
| Maps: |
Outdoor Leisure No. 29 |
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