IW Coastal Walk
Stage 2 - Yarmouth to Brighstone

A long walk passing the famous pinnacles of chalk that mark the western end of the island, the Needles.  Also passing over downland affording spectacular views of this part of the island and beyond

 
  Completed:  29 July 2001
  Distance: 15 miles approx
  Weather: Hot & sunny
  Time: 5¼ hours
  Terrain: Well defined paths including sea wall walk between Colwell & Totland & cliff top path across Afton Down
  Stiles: Information not available
  Grade: Moderate
  Parking: Park in Yarmouth with return transport required from Grange
  Nearest Towns: Yarmouth
  Refreshments: Various in Yarmouth, Cafes at Totland, Albion at Freshwater Bay
  Toilets: Public toilets in Yarmouth & Freshwater Bay
  Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
  Other Walks: WightCAM - Walking the Wight
  Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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