Arreton Valley to Mersley Down
Category 42.6 km
Distance
120 m
Elevation Gain
4.6%
Average Gradient
10%
Max Gradient
Mersley Down sits in the island's interior and is reached via a quiet lane from the Arreton Valley floor — one of the most pastoral settings on the island. The climb is short but rewards with solitude: this is not a road that features on tourist maps, and the only traffic is farm vehicles and visiti...
Pro Tip
Newport is the ideal base for exploring the island's quiet central lanes. A 50km loop via Arreton, Mersley Down, Godshill, and Chale takes in most of the inland character away from the coastal roads....
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Cycling in Isle of Wight