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Thorness Bay
Walks by bus - A walk starting from East Cowes crossing the River Medina
by Floating Bridge, then through West Cowes following the Coastal Path along the
shoreline to Gurnard, Gurnard Marsh and cliff paths to Thorness Bay, returning
inland through Parkhurst Forest to Gunville & Newport |
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Completed: |
2 June 2009 |
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Distance: |
10½ miles
approx |
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Weather: |
Sunny & hot with a light sea breeze |
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Time: |
4½
hours - all photographs taken between 09:30 & 14:00 |
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Terrain: |
Well defined coastal paths, pastoral land, some road walking |
| Stiles: |
14 |
| Highest Point: |
139 ft |
| Assent: |
655 ft |
| Grade: |
Moderate |
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Parking: |
Park at Medina Arboretum, Newport,
then catch the No.5 bus to East Cowes |
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Nearest Towns: |
Cowes, Newport |
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Refreshments: |
Various - Cowes, Bowsprit, Café
& Woodvale - Gurnard, Various - Newport |
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Toilets: |
Public toilets in Cowes, Gurnard & Newport |
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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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