Walking the Wight along the Tennyson Trail to Alum Bay

Walks by bus - Starting from Newport College by bus to the official start at Carisbrooke Castle  following the Tennyson Trail  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:  13 May 2012
Distance: 17 miles approx (including 1 mile walk each way to IW College)
Weather: Sunny but a cool breeze across the downs, especially Brook Down & Afton Down
Time: hours - all photographs taken between 09:45 & 16:30
Terrain: Down land paths & gravel track with some road walking
Stiles: 0
Highest Point: 688 ft
Assent: 2,310 ft
Grade: Moderate to strenuous
Parking: Park in Newport using transport provided to and from IW College to the start & Carisbrooke Priory & return from Alum Bay
Nearest Towns: Newport, Freshwater
Refreshments: The Fat Cat, Ablion Hotel & Dandelion Café - Freshwater Bay, café - Alum Bay (seasonal)
Toilets: Public toilets at Freshwater Bay, Alum Bay
Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
Other Walks: WightCAM - All Walks by Distance
Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
Photographs

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Walking the Wight
13 May 2012

Newchurch
11 May 2012
Carisbrooke Castle
8 May 2012
Ventnor Botanic Garden & Steephill Cove
30 Apr 2012
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