IW Coastal Walk
Stage 6 - Ryde to East Cowes

This coastal walk links the two historic towns of Ryde and Cowes meandering past abbey ruins, the former royal residence of Osborne House and a modern day vineyard

 
  Completed:  10 August 2001
  Distance: 8 miles approx
  Weather: Sunny & warm but clouding over with a few spots of rain
  Time: 3¾ hours
  Terrain: Mainly on pavements and back roads
  Stiles: Information not available
  Grade: Moderate
  Parking: Park in Newport, take the No.9 bus to Ryde returning by No.5 bus from East Cowes
  Nearest Towns: Ryde
  Refreshments: Various at Ryde, Fisbourne Inn & Sloop Inn
  Toilets: Public toilets at Ryde
  Transport: Southern Vectis - routes & times
  Other Walks: WightCAM - Walking the Wight
  Maps: Outdoor Leisure No. 29
 
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