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IW Coastal Walk
Stage 5 & 6 - Sandown to East Cowes

A coastal walk beginning on Victorian promenades, then rising over the chalk cliffs of Culver Down and passing around the more tranquil Bembridge harbour, before returning to promenades once again
 
Completed:  10 August 2001
Distance: 19 miles approx
Weather: Sunny & warm
Time: 4 hours
Terrain: Cliff top paths, sea wall, promenade & limited road walking
Stiles: Information not available
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park in Newport, take the No.8 bus to Sandown returning by No.9 bus from Ryde
Nearest Towns: Ventnor, Shanklin & Sandown
Refreshments: Ventnor, Shanklin & Sandown
Toilets: Public toilets at Ventnor, Shanklin & Sandown
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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