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Brighstone & Chale Circular

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Route Overview A figure of eight ride exploring the gently undulating lanes of the Back of the Wight


Distance - Full 12 miles / 19.2 km
Typical Time - Full 2 hours
Start Point Brighstone Church
End Point as above - circular route
Start point grid reference SZ429827 End point grid reference as above


Type of Route: Circular
Route Features Historical Interest Plant Interest View Water Wildlife Interest
Accessibility / Facilities Begins near bus route
Begins near parking
Begins near pub
Begins near toilets
Ends near bus route
Ends near parking
Ends near pub
Ends near toilets
Pub enroute
Suitable for Dogs
Terrain Roads


Route Description The route follows quiet lanes east of Brighstone. You reach Yafford with its watermill and then head for Chale and a short stretch along the Military Road. You then follow part of the "Round The Island Route" back to Yafford from where it is a short cycle back to Brighstone.
Terrain Details The route is entirely on road and fairly gently undulating.
Access Info / Public Transport The start point is in Brighstone village, with parking available.
Services / Amenities Brighstone has a pub and two shops and public toilets.


Type of Bike Required any type - not rough terrain
Nearby Cycle Hire/Repair Shops see guidebook
Cycle-Friendly Pubs/Refreshments Enroute There is a large pub with beer garden in Chale - The Wight Mouse Inn - in Chale.
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More info A Guide to Cycling Trails on the Isle of Wight