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Tennyson Trail

Starting from Newport, this walk follows the Tennyson Trail from Carisbrooke across Bowcombe Down, through Brighstone Forest, across Mottistone Down, Brook Down & Afton Down to Freshwater Bay, then onto Tennyson Down & across West High Down to Alum Bay
 
Completed:  25 May 2001
Distance: 14 miles approx
Weather: Sunny & warm
Time: 6 hours
Terrain: Down land paths & gravel track with some road walking
Stiles: 4
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park in Newport returning by No.7 bus from Alum Bay
Nearest Towns: Newport
Refreshments: The Fat Cat & Ablion Hotel - Freshwater Bay, café - Alum Bay (seasonal)
Toilets: Freshwater Bay, Alum Bay
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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