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SW
Coastal Walk
Blackgang to Yarmouth
A coastal walk along the exposed south west coastline from Blackgang
including Chale, Grange, Brook, Freshwater Bay & The Needles continuing to
finish at Yarmouth - in essence Stages 2 & 3 of the Coastal Path walked in
reverse |
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Completed: |
19 April 2002 |
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Distance: |
21 miles approx |
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Weather: |
Sunshine with a slight breeze
clouding over late afternoon with occasional spots of rain |
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Time: |
7¼
hours |
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Terrain: |
Distinct paths along the cliff top - extreme caution
required particularly between Blackgang & Shepherd's Chine |
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Stiles: |
16 |
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Grade: |
Moderate |
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Parking: |
Park free in the
viewpoint car park overlooking Blackgang Chine (GR:
SZ 490-767)
Return transport from Yarmouth will be required |
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Nearest Towns: |
Ventnor in the east, Freshwater
& Yarmouth in
the west |
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Refreshments: |
Various in Freshwater
Bay & Alum Bay, Cafes & pubs in Yarmouth |
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Toilets: |
Public toilets in
Freshwater Bay, Alum Bay & Yarmouth |
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Transport: |
Southern Vectis
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routes & times |
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Other Walks: |
WightCAM -
Walking the Wight |
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Maps: |
Outdoor Leisure No. 29 |
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