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IW Coastal Walk
Stage 3 & 4 - Grange to Sandown

This walk follows the cliff top path from Grange Chine passing Cowleaze Chine, Shepherd's Chine, Ladder Chine & Walpen Chine to Niton, then continues along the inland cliff edge to St Lawrence, descending along the coastal path to Ventnor, then through The Landslip to Luccombe, Shanklin & Sandown
 
Completed:  3 August 2001
Distance: 18½ miles approx
Weather: Cloudy with sunny spells - low cloud on hills
Time: 7 hours
Terrain: Cliff top paths, sea wall, promenade & limited road walking
Stiles: 9
Highest Point: 2,457 ft
Assent: 541 ft
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park at  Grange with return transport from Sandown required
Nearest Towns: Ventnor, Shanklin & Sandown
Refreshments: The White Lion - Niton, Café - Ventnor Botanic Garden, Various at Ventnor, Shanklin & Sandown
Toilets: Public toilets at Niton, Ventnor, Monk's Bay, Wheeler's Bay, Shanklin & Sandown
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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