Enjoy far-reaching views on this walk over Afton, Brook & Compton Downs. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs & look for their fossilised remains along the coast. Uneven pathways, hilly terrain, gates, stiles & steps. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock
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50.66, -1.47 · rel 19337947
50.66, -1.47 · rel 19337947
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of Wight
12,6 km from Car park at Freshwater Cliffs;Grid ref: SZ350856 to Car park at Freshwater Cliffs;Grid ref: SZ350856 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Car park at Freshwater Cliffs;Grid ref: SZ350856
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Car park at Freshwater Cliffs;Grid ref: SZ350856
linear
12,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
3× summit
Old ROC Post
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Wellow Down
summit ·
146 m off route
2,9 km
23%
Five Barrows
ruins ·
on the route
12,6 km
100%
Brook Down
summit ·
on the route
12,6 km
100%
Brook Hill
summit ·
167 m off route
12,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of Wight is 12.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of Wight takes approximately 3h 8min to complete.
No, Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of Wight is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Car park at Freshwater Cliffs;Grid ref: SZ350856 to Car park at Freshwater Cliffs;Grid ref: SZ350856. Plan ahead for return transport.
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of Wight starts at Car park at Freshwater Cliffs;Grid ref: SZ350856.
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of Wight is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of Wight is maintained and managed by National Trust.