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Fort Victoria to Freshwater Bay & back

A circular walk starting at Fort Victoria following the Freshwater Trail to Freshwater Bay returning along the disused railway line to Yarmouth
 
 
Completed:  2 February 2012
Distance: 8¼ miles approx
Weather: Sunny, cold, with a biting easterly wind
Time: 4 hours - all photographs taken between 11:00 & 15:00
Terrain: Mainly on firm tracks with limited road walking
Stiles: 0
Highest Point: 101 ft
Assent: 451 ft
Grade: Easy
Parking: Park in the car park at Fort Victoria (GR: SZ 339-898) ← click here for location map
Nearest Towns: Yarmouth
Refreshments: The Red Lion - Freshwater, Cafe - Fort Victoria (Seasonal), Various - Yarmouth
Toilets: Public toilets at Fort Victoria, Yarmouth
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
Photographs

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