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St Cats, the
Lighthouse, the Down, the Hill & the Oratory
A circular walk from Niton to the viewpoint
overlooking Blackgang Chine then onto St Catherine's Oratory (The Pepper
Pot) on St Catherine's Hill, then across St Catherine's Down to Hoy's
Monument, then through Niton passing the Buddle Inn to Reeth Bay & St
Catherine's Lighthouse |
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Completed: |
31 August 2011 |
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Distance: |
8 miles approx |
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Weather: |
Overcast & cloudy gradually clearing to sunshine &
feeling quite warm |
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Time: |
3¾ hours - all
photographs taken between 14:45 & 18:30 |
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Terrain: |
Arable paths, dirt tracks, gravel tracks with limited road walking |
| Stiles: |
6 |
| Highest Point: |
750 ft |
| Assent: |
1,403 ft |
| Grade: |
Moderate |
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Parking: |
Park on the grass verge outside Niton
opposite the football ground
(GR: SZ 502-765) ← click here for location map |
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Nearest Towns: |
Ventnor |
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Refreshments: |
Buddle Inn - Niton |
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Toilets: |
Public toilets at Niton (unless these too have been
closed by our local authority) |
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Transport: |
Southern Vectis
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routes & times |
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Walks: |
WightCAM - All Walks by Distance |
| Maps: |
Outdoor Leisure No. 29 |
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