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The Needles & Tennyson's Monument from Freshwater Bay
Visorando Member
6.34 mi
+909 ft
-873 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Freshwater (Isle of Wight)
The chalk downs at the western end of the Isle of Wight offer some excellent walking. This route starts from Freshwater Bay and visits the Tennyson Monument before continuing to the Needles at the Far end of the island. The route also offers a good view of Alum Bay and on the final descent a grand panorama looking east along the coast to St Catherine's Point.
From Freshwater Bay to Brighstone
6.72 mi
+525 ft
-433 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Freshwater (Isle of Wight)
Walk in the wildest part of the Isle of Wight from Freshwater Bay and its exotic rocks to the little village of Brighstone. Witness the cliff change from chalk to clay and sandstone.
This is the second of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.
Around the Isle of Wight: Yarmouth to Ryde
48.17 mi
+3,694 ft
-3,602 ft
6 days
Moderate
Departure from Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)
Walking on the Coastal Path from Yarmouth to Ryde, enjoy the diversity of the Isle of Wight's landscapes, including the famous Needles, St Catherine's Bay, Tennyson's Monument, and the seaside towns of Shanklin and Sandown. Passing through numerous chines, you will discover the beauty of the Isle of Wight.
The Needles
9.88 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)
From Yarmouth to Freshwater Bay, enjoy the diversity of the Isle of Wight's landscapes, including the famous Needles from all angles and Tennyson's Monument.
This is the first of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.
The Needles & Tennyson's Monument from Nodewell Farm
3.66 mi
+571 ft
-574 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Totland (Isle of Wight)
This walk explores the far west of the Isle of Wight. The route climbs to the Tennyson's Monument set high on Tennyson Down before walking to the viewpoint overlooking the Needles. In addition you get fine views of Alum Bay.
Chessell Pottery to The Sun Inn
Association / Club / Walk leader2.18 mi
+325 ft
-371 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Calbourne (Isle of Wight)
This is a pleasant stroll along some of the more unfamiliar parts of the island, with fine views towards the sea as you come down from Mottistone Down.
From The Sun Inn
4.12 mi
+433 ft
-404 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Brighstone (Isle of Wight)
Easy and lovely pub walk from The Sun Inn passing through fields and along the coast.
Northern Coastal Cliffs
5.29 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Shalfleet (Isle of Wight)
A walk through woodland and to a creek and on along the coast.
Solent Coast
6.99 mi
+272 ft
-302 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Shalfleet (Isle of Wight)
A coastal walk overlooking Newtown estuary and the Solent.
Around Shalfleet and Newbridge
4.77 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Shalfleet (Isle of Wight)
A walk alongside a river, an estuary at a National Nature Reserve, farmland and a wood
Keyhaven Marshes
2.98 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Lymington and Pennington (Hampshire)
Explore one of the premier birdwatching sites on the south coast, on easy, surfaced paths.
Keyhaven Marshes
National Park3.55 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Milford-on-Sea (Hampshire)
Walk via the Solent Way through a nature reserve rich in wildlife. Along the route there are views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and the Needles and opportunities to watch the ever-changing bird life of Keyhaven Marshes. The path then cuts inland to follow an ancient highway behind the reserve before returning to Keyhaven.
Around Calbourne
2.04 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Calbourne (Isle of Wight)
A short pub walk across open countryside and through the iconic village of Winkle Street.
From Brighstone to Niton
8.52 mi
+627 ft
-377 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Brighstone (Isle of Wight)
Most of this walk overlooks the sea (Brighstone Bay) and is exhilarating. Don't miss Whale Chine, which reveals a narrow but deep, dark gorge. The end of the walk overlooks St Catherine's Point.
This is the third of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.
Normandy and Pennington Marshes with Keyhaven Marshes extension
7.86 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lymington and Pennington (Hampshire)
Saunter on level, well-maintained paths around the creeks and saltmarshes of the Solent with views to Hurst Castle and the Isle of Wight. Includes directions to Lymington town centre. Explore one of the premier birdwatching sites on the south coast, on easy, surfaced paths.
Normandy and Pennington Marshes
5.75 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lymington and Pennington (Hampshire)
Saunter on level, well-maintained paths around the creeks and saltmarshes of the Solent with views to Hurst Castle and the Isle of Wight. Includes directions to Lymington town centre.
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