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Vectis Trail
Stage 6 from Shorwell to Yarmouth
The sixth stage starts from Shorwell onto Fore Down, Limerstone Down &
Brighstone Down before descending to Winkle Street, Calbourne and heads back via
Westover Plantation to Mottistone Down & Brook Down before descending across
arable lands to arrive at Yarmouth |
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Completed: |
24 October 2003 |
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Distance: |
12 miles approx |
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Weather: |
Sunny start clouding over with
bright spells |
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Time: |
4¾ hours - all
photographs taken between 09:10 & 13:55 |
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Terrain: |
Agricultural
paths, down land with limited road walking |
| Stiles: |
20 |
| Highest Point: |
699 ft |
| Assent: |
1,419 ft |
| Grade: |
Moderate |
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Parking: |
Park in Newport and take the
No.7 bus to Shorwell
returning by No.7 bus from Yarmouth |
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Nearest Towns: |
Yarmouth & Newport |
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Refreshments: |
The
Crown Inn - Shorwell, The Wheatsheaf, The Kings Head & The Bugle - Yarmouth |
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Toilets: |
No public toilets én route but toilets are
signposted at Nettlecombe Farm |
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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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