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Walk 2916 - Gatcombe and Shorwell from Carisbrooke, IOW

Region   Isle of Wight AONB
County/Area   Isle of Wight
AuthorZelma Barnes
Length10.0 miles / 16.3 km
Ascent1200 feet / 364 metres
Grademoderate

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This Isle of Wight walk takes you through the hamlets of Gatcombe and Chillerton and back over Westridge and Dukern Downs to Carisbrooke. For many the highhlight of the walk are the lovely views of Carisbrooke and the Castle, which provide a superb finale.


 

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet OL29
OS LandrangerSheet 196

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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Isle of Wight AONB
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