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The Olympic Torch
comes to the island
The Olympic Torch arrived at Yarmouth making it's way to The Needles to descend
the chair lift to Alum Bay, then onto Gunville, through Newport & along Fairlee
Road, where these images were taken, to the Medina High School and then onto
East Cowes before returning to the mainland at Southampton |
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Completed: |
14 July 2012 |
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Nearest Towns: |
Newport |
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Refreshments: |
Bargeman's Rest - Little London |
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Toilets: |
Public toilets in 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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The torch arrived at Yarmouth on board a Wightlink ferry, with its
vehicle convoy forming up before beginning its journey towards The
Needles at precisely 1.04pm
The first torchbearer began their run on Madeira Lane in Totland at
1.08pm, with several bearers then running with the Flame through to York
Lane until 1.23pm
The next torchbearer began their run at The Needles Park at Alum Bay at
1.27pm. During the time that the Flame is at The Needles, it was carried
down the chairlift to the seafront before returning to the top at 1.58pm
The torch convoy then make its way to Yarmouth where the next person to
carry the Flame started their turn on River Road in Yarmouth at 2.14pm.
The torch was carried through the town, going through Quay Street, Pier
Street, the High Street, Baskett's Lane, Tennyson Road and The Mount
At 2.23pm it was taken towards Carisbrooke where the next torchbearer
carried the Flame at 2.38pm on Gunville Road. The torch was then be
carried by several bearers all the way from Gunville Road, through
Carisbrooke High Street and on through Newport town centre, where it
head down the High Street towards Coppins Bridge. From there it was be
carried along Fairlee Road to Medina College at 3.17pm, which was
hosting the Isle of Wight Primary School Games
The torch began its final leg of its stay on the Island as it headed
towards East Cowes. The convoy went to Osborne House where a torchbearer
ran through the grounds before coming out onto The Avenue at 3.50pm. It
was then carried down onto York Avenue and Well Road before finishing at
Red Funnel
The convoy boarded the ferry, where it completed its journey in Southampton which hosted an evening welcome event. |
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