A CL the locals use
This CL is new in 2017, located so as to afford views over the valley. The 5 hard stands all provide both electric and water. I found access to and from the stand easy.
Many sites provide a walk for your dog to exercise and answer the call of nature, as long as he is on a lead. Our pet was delighted to discover the miles of off-road routes from this site where he was free to explore in safety. One such lead straight to the pub in Whitwell, noted for its food.
The nearby village of Niton boasts a grocers, stocked with all we needed and a post office which serves coffee, cake and light meals either indoors or in their pleasant garden. The post office also has a licence. We were able to walk there off the picturesque but narrow lanes.
For our big outing we chose to walk over the Downs to the ‘Pepperpot’, a local heritage site listed by English Heritage. From here you gain exceptional views of the Island and the Channel. A short walk downhill is the Blackgang Viewpoint, where delicious Chale Farm ices can be bought. The Blackgang Chine theme park and the coastal path are close by.
On the Downs we often passed off road cyclists, who share the wide spaces. Downsview site is also a good starting location during the walking festival fortnight, .
We know the Island well, living onlty 9 miles away, Downsview is a place we will visit again.
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