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The Needles

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The Needles

The Needles

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Isle of Wight National Landscape

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    January 2, 2023

    The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30 metres (98 ft) out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel, United Kingdom, close to Alum Bay and Scratchell's Bay, and part of Totland, the westernmost civil parish of the Isle of Wight. The Needles Lighthouse stands at the outer, western end of the formation. Built in 1859, it has been automated since 1994. The waters and adjoining seabed form part of the Needles Marine Conservation Zone and the Needles along with the shore and heath above are part of the Headon Warren and West High Down Site of Special Scientific Interest.

    The formation takes its name from a fourth needle-shaped pillar called Lot's Wife, which collapsed in a storm in 1764. The remaining rocks are not at all needle-like, but the name has stuck.

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Needles

      July 8, 2023

      This viewpoint with platform is called "The Needles Viewpoint" on the map near "The Needles Telegraph Station Memorial". This point is easily accessible by bicycle, but is located at the bottom of the bay.

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        July 20, 2020

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