Vectis Trail

Stage 1 from Yarmouth to Brook

 

This first stage starts at Yarmouth following the Freshwater Trail to Freshwater, through Afton Marsh, beside Tennyson Down to Totland & Headon Warren before reaching Tennyson Monument.  Continuing along the Coastal Path to Freshwater Bay & Compton Farm before heading inland to arrive at Brook

 
Completed:  5 September 2003
Distance: 12¼ miles approx
Weather: Cloudy with occasional bright spells
Time: 5¼ hours - all photographs taken between 08:00 & 13:15
Terrain: Cliff top paths, farmland, marsh section, woods, limited road walking
Stiles: 18
Highest Point: 403 ft
Assent: 1,637 ft
Grade: Moderate
Parking: Park Yarmouth GR: SZ353896 return by bus from Brook
Nearest Towns: Yarmouth
Refreshments: Various in Yarmouth, Alum Bay (seasonal), Albion Hotel & Fat Cat Bar in Freshwater Bay
Toilets: Public toilets at Freshwater Bay
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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