Sandown

OK I had a problem with this bit of the walk. Firstly it was a little place called the Spyglass Inn at Ventnor and the second was I took a detour along the coast which resulted in a bit of a scramble over boulders etc. It did include a welcome dip in the sea on the privacy of my own beach - not surprising really as the whole spot was so difficult to reach. Cynics would say the two problems were not unconnected. I’m staying ‘stum’ on this one - a bit of ‘off piste’ walking adds variety and oh by the way that’s me enjoying the sunshine, and a few beers, at the Spyglass Inn. See the problem ? If you avoid the pleasures of Ventnor, which is tough as it’s also got some pretty good second hand bookshops, try the botanical gardens on the way out - an altogether more sedate way of doing things. I really love this bit of the walk. If you take the high level, the correct route, the views are stunning to St. Catherine’s lighthouse. As you come down the cliffs the view reveals the whole length of the Isle of Wight to Tennyson Down. Wow ! Take a deep breath your going to walk that lot tomorrow plus some!


Sandown Bay	Sandown - Shanklin seafront	Me at the Spyglass Inn, Ventnor	View back to Ventnor