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Stenbury Trail

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Route Overview One of eight waymarked "inland trails" on the Isle of Wight, this route passes the pretty, thatched village of Godshill and the ruined mansion of Appuldurcombe.


Distance - Full 10 miles / 16 km
Typical Time - Full 3 hours
Start Point Barley Mow, Shide nr Newport
End Point Ventnor Botanic Gardens
Start point grid reference SZ504881 End point grid reference SZ548768


Type of Route: Linear Level of walk: Moderate
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 toilets
Pub enroute
Suitable for Dogs
Toilets enroute
Terrain Bridle Ways
PROW (Public Right Of Way)


Route Description The route follows bridleways along the valley of the River Medina out of Newport, the Island's largest town. The walk then gently climbs up and over Appuldurcombe, Stenbury and Week Downs, giving wonderful views to the north and south- with the sea visible in all directions from Week Down. The path then descends into Ventnor Botanic Gardens with its unique Mediterrannean micro-climate and interesting plant collections.
Terrain Details Easy walking for the first half of the route, before rising and falling over the Downs, steeply in places.
Access Info / Public Transport The start is 10 minutes walk from Newport Bus Station. The end point is also on a bus route - contact Southern Vectis Buses on 01983 532373 for information.
Services / Amenities The walk starts on the edge of Newport which is a busy town with many shops, cafes & pubs. A good half way point is Godshill, just a few hundred yards off the trail, which has many tea gardens, pubs and cafes. Ventnor Botanic Gardens itself has a cafe.
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