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Stenbury Trail
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.
Walking Route Details:
County: Isle of Wight
Distance: 10 miles
Difficulty of walk: Moderate
Estimated time to complete walk: 3
Terrain details: Easy walking for the first half of the route, before rising and falling over the Downs, steeply in places.
Type of route: Linear
Starts: Barley Mow, Shide nr Newp(Grid reference: SZ504881)
Ends: Ventnor Botanic Gardens(Grid reference: SZ548768)
Amenities available on route: 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.
How to get there: 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.
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