Ventnor Downs: Prehistory to Cold War

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Date / Time Price Distance Duration Number of Stiles Number of Steps
Saturday 12 May 2012
at 10:30am
Donation to Ventnor & District local History Society (V&DLHS) 5.5 miles 5 hours 6 119


A circular downs history walk, looking at Bronze Age enclosure and round barrows, a medieval manor house, a sandstone quarry, a Victorian railway station, RAF Ventnor and other historic sites.

Starting location: Smugglers Haven car park

Contact & Booking Details:

Richard Downing
Tel: (01983) 856210
Email: richarddowning5@btinternet.com
Cost: Donation to Ventnor & District local History Society (V&DLHS)


Other information:

Grid Ref: 581 789
Nearest Route Numbers: 3
Nearest Bus Stop: Bonchurch car park
PDF Download: walk 120 ventnor downs - prehistory to cold war.pdf
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