 Shalfleet & Mottistone Down
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 Distance - 15 km / 9.5 miles, Grade - Moderate
Type of Route - Bridleways and country roads
Beginning close to sea level and estuary, the route climbs through undulating countryside to reach the high chalkland of Mottistone Down. Superb coastal views across the Island, an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife are particular features of the route.
Reproduced by kind permission of Ian Williams. For a copy of the books, "Cycling Wight" and "Cycling Wight 2" which include detailed descriptions of this and many other routes along with a route map, places of interest near the route, descriptions of wildlife, places of special historic interest, pubs, tea shops and inns along the way, please contact:
Ian Williams, Offshore Sports, 8 Atherly Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 7NP
Tel/Fax +44 1983 866269
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