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Worsley Trail
| Route Overview | The walk heads east to the sea at Shanklin, passing pine forests, over chalk downland, across fields and rivers, between farm buildings and along the course of the former railway line long the way. | ||||||
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| Distance - Full | 13 miles / 20.8 km | ||||||
| Typical Time - Full | 6 hours | ||||||
| Start Point | National Trust Car Park below Mottistone Down | ||||||
| End Point | Shanklin Old Village | ||||||
| Start point grid reference | SZ420846 | End point grid reference | SZ585812 | ||||
| Type of Route: | Linear | Level of walk: | Moderate | ||||
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| Accessibility / Facilities |
Begins near parking Ends near bus route Ends near parking Ends near pub Ends near toilets Ends near train station Pub enroute Suitable for Dogs |
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| Terrain |
PROW (Public Right Of Way) Public Byways |
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| Route Description | This is one of 8 waymarked "Inland Trails" on the Isle of Wight. The walk starts at the high point of the National Trust Car Park at Mottistone Down and then gradually descends along a track, past a large quarry till it meets the road. You then begin to climb again reaching the TV transmitter on Chillerton Down. From here you skirt across farmland to the south of Godshill, eventually passing the bottom of Gat Cliff and reaching the imposing Freemantle Gate on the edge of the Appuldurcombe Estate. From here the path descends into Wroxall and out again, then skirts St Martins Down before dropping into Shanklin Old Village. | ||||||
| Terrain Details | Though this is a long walk, the terrain is fairly easy with a couple of short, steep descents and climbs along the length of the trail. | ||||||
| Access Info / Public Transport | Nearest bus stop to the start point is in Brighstone, almost a mile downhill. The end point of Shanklin is a busy town with regular buses. Contact Southern Vectis Buses on 01983 532373 for info. | ||||||
| Services / Amenities | Wroxall village, towards the end of the trail, has two pubs and a couple of shops. Shanklin Old Village, at the end of the trail has many cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops and is a short walk to the heart of Shanklin, a busy seaside town. | ||||||
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| More info | The Coastal Path & Inland Trails on the Isle of Wight | ||||||
