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Vectis Trail
Stage 3 from Shide to
Brading
This third stage starts from Shide following unfrequented paths to Arreton, onto
Arreton Down, dropping down to Mersley and Knighton before heading across the
side of Ashey Down to Nunwell before reaching Brading |
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Completed: |
17 September 2003 |
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Distance: |
9½ miles approx |
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Weather: |
Sunny & very warm especially for mid
September |
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Time: |
4½ hours - all
photographs taken between 10:10 & 14:40 |
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Terrain: |
Arable & pasture
land, down land and woods with limited road walking |
| Stiles: |
32 |
| Highest Point: |
385 ft |
| Assent: |
1,305 ft |
| Grade: |
Moderate |
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Parking: |
Either park at Shide GR: SZ 504-882
returning to Newport by bus |
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Nearest Towns: |
Newport |
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Refreshments: |
The
Barley Mow - Shide, The Dairyman's Daughter & White Lion - Arreton, The
Bugle, Wheatsheaf & Snooty Fox - Brading |
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Toilets: |
No public toilets én route |
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Transport: |
Southern Vectis
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routes & times |
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Walks: |
WightCAM - All Walks by Distance |
| Maps: |
Outdoor Leisure No. 29 |
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