Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Isle of Wight 2nd June 2019 Yarmouth walk

Jane led the walk at the last minute, as the walk to the Needles looked a poor choice, according to the forecast. It was a cool day with a bit of wind, so the more sheltered, flatter walk worked well. We started by aiming for the local golf club but gladly turned off and headed for the old railway track which travels alongside the River Yar. Trains ceased running in 1953. It is now a popular walking and cycling track with an excellent cafe in the old Yarmouth station, where we stopped for a coffee.  Next stop was the longest wooden pier in England, not far from the Wightlink ferry terminal in Yarmouth town. Wightlink Ferry were very kind and let us shelter in their waiting room to eat our packed lunch as the wind was still quite chilly. After lunch we crossed the River Yar and headed back through fields towards Freshwater. On the outskirts of Freshwater we visited the late Saxon All Saints Church with the churchyard containing the Tennyson tomb. After walking through Afton Marsh Nature reserve, we found ourselves back in Freshwater Bay.

Yarmouth Station

Bridge alongside the Yar

Final short climb

Assembling outside the boot room

Yarmouth pier

Horsing around

Viewing the River Yar

Yarmouth Station

Egret

About 8 miles

Some people have too much energy

Post walk refreshment

Snapper

Lady Tennyson and family tomb

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