A sunken track links the road with the topograph on top of Limerstone Down. At 199 metres, the views from here are spectacular, stretching out across grassland and open countryside to the sea. A perfect picnic spot!

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June 8, 2021

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Great views of the Island's south west coast from Blackgang to Tennyson Down. In the other direction, on a good day, you can see Portsmouth and the mainland.

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1. Carisbrooke & Brighstone Down loop from Niton — Isle of Wight

55.1km

04:36

850m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Carisbrooke Castle – Limerstone Down Viewpoint loop from Newport

26.5km

02:16

400m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Freemantle Gate – Limerstone Down Viewpoint loop from Shide

68.7km

05:34

1,120m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Elevation 200 m

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Friday 13 February

10°C

3°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Location: Brighstone, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Limerstone Down Viewpoint

1. Carisbrooke & Brighstone Down loop from Niton — Isle of Wight

2. Carisbrooke Castle – Limerstone Down Viewpoint loop from Newport

3. Freemantle Gate – Limerstone Down Viewpoint loop from Shide

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