IW Coastal Walk
Stage 1 - Cowes to Yarmouth

A coastal walk in name, but along this long walk you also go inland around the Newtown River estuary, passing along cliff tops through villages and woodlands, with fine views of the Solent and mainland beyond

 
  Completed:  27 July 2001
  Distance: 17½ miles approx
  Weather: Very hot & sunny
  Time: 6 hours
  Terrain: Reasonably well defined paths with road walking from outside Porchfield to Shalfleet
  Stiles: 18
  Grade: Moderate
  Parking: Park in Newport, take the No.5 bus to East Cowes returning to Newport by No.7 bus from Yarmouth
  Nearest Towns: Yarmouth, Newport
  Refreshments: The Sportsman Rest - Porchfield, The New Inn - Shalfleet & various in Yarmouth
  Toilets: Public toilets in Cowes & Yarmouth
  Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
  Other Walks: WightCAM - Walking the Wight
  Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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