Pier to Pier - 9 miles
Shanklin to Ventnor up the downs and back via the coastal path with panoramic views of the Island, Ventnor and the bay. Visit long gone piers sites. Refreshments and history video offered by the Friends of Shanklin Theatre.
Length of walk:
9 miles (approx 5 hours)
Walk Leader: Jacqui Robertson
Walk Cost: Free of charge (donations)
Type of Walk: Circular
Start Location: Rylstone Park entrance, PO37 6RG. Grid Reference SZ 58416 80898,
Pace of Walk: Brisk - This walk will follow a brisk pace.
Walk grade: Fairly Strenuous - A challenging walk, suitable for fit walkers with some experience. Steep gradients, stiles and steps and uneven surfaces to be expected.
Mobility level: Walkers need to be reasonably agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind
Facilities:
- Rest stops
- Dogs on leads welcome
- Take packed lunch
- Good walking footwear recommended
- Refreshments available along route
- Take packed lunch
- Toilets along route
- Takes in woodlands
- Takes in coastal scenery
- There are steps on the route
Nearest Bus Stop:
Big Mead (Number 3) - check your route: islandbuses.info
