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Around Newport

A short circular walk following a mixture of paths to Gunville, then towards Carisbrooke & quiet roads around the back of Carisbrooke Castle via Froglands & Watergate returning along the River Medina past Shide
 
 
Completed:  31 January 2012
Distance: 6¾ miles approx
Weather: Early frost, sunny, cold, clouding over with wintry showers
Time: 2½ hours - all photographs taken between 10:30 & 13:00
Terrain: Arable paths with some road walking
Stiles: 1
Highest Point: 199 ft
Assent: 467 ft
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park in Seaclose Recreation Ground (GR: SZ 503-899) ← click here for location map
Nearest Towns: Newport
Refreshments: Bargeman's Rest & Medina Quay - Newport
Toilets: Public toilets at Newport
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
Photographs

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