In reply to FrogHero:
I did it!
Starting at Yarmouth I went clockwise. No hills you say, I think we have differing views on what is a hill
The climb from Shanklin to Ventor nearly beat me, it was very sustained and quite steep in parts. I thought the climb at Blackgang felt much easier (Having done it both ways now).
I did it in five hours, so for my first outing this I year I was pleased with that. However, my tired old knees are playing up this morning.
Edit: The Military Road is a suitable name for the Southern stretch, it looks like a tank has rumbled along it every day over the winter.
Post edited at 10:38