Shorwell to Mottistone

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Overview

From the drop off near Shorwell village, the long route climbs onto Fore Down and the viewpoint of Limerstone Down then undulates onto Compton Down, before dropping onto the coastal path. After a stretch of clifftop walking for three and and half miles, it climbs back into Mottistone Manor

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 365.8m / 1200ft
Type:: linear

An optional extension would continue on a bit further along the coastal path before turning inland to Mottistone (12mls, 1250ft ascent)

Starting point

Grid reference:: SZ 45707 82989
Nearest postcode:: PO30 3JN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Bus stop opposite the church

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SZ 40500 83791
Nearest postcode:: PO30 4ED
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

National Trust car park

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