Section 2 of 2, Yar River Trail
Arreton to Niton
8.6 miles (13.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SZ 541 854. Finish: SZ 504 766. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 249 m of climbing and 157 m of descent; highest point 113 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Arreton.
- Bus stops
- Stickworth Hall, 260 m from the start. Directions SZ 543 854Hazely Combe, 480 m from the start. Directions SZ 542 858
- Car parks
- Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions SZ 539 852Car park (free), 260 m from the start. Directions SZ 543 854Car park, 900 m from the start. Directions SZ 532 854
Getting back
The section finishes at Niton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Niton (New Road), 150 m from the finish. Directions SZ 505 766Niton Football Club, 160 m from the finish. Directions SZ 502 765Niton, Church Street, 300 m from the finish. Directions SZ 506 767
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 30%, paved or flagged 27%, grass 23%, earth, rock and mud 16%.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 stiles, 10 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 44 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), starting 6.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Taverners, Godshill: 3.1 miles in. Seats outside.The White Horse Inn, Whitwell: 6.7 miles in. Seats outside.White Lion, Niton: 8.5 miles in. Seats outside.The Griffin, Godshill: 2.9 miles in, about 200 m off the way. Seats outside.
- Cafés
- The Old Smithy & Gardens, Godshill: 2.9 miles in.The Hollies Tea Garden, Godshill: 3.1 miles in.The Village Teapot, Godshill: 3.1 miles in. Seats outside.Tansy's Pantry, Godshill: 3.1 miles in.Koffie Niton: 8.4 miles in.Joe's Bar, Niton: 8.4 miles in. Seats outside.Archie's, Merstone: 0.5 miles in, about 350 m off the way. Seats outside.The Old World Tea Rooms, Godshill: 2.9 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Cook + Baker, Godshill: 3.1 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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