Legend has it, Saint Catherine threw this huge stone, from the down which bears her name, in a contest with the devil. St Catherine's stone landed upright, whilst the devil's stone (which is much smaller) lies alongside, making an ideal picnic bench.

Andy Grubb

March 19, 2019

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The longstone marks the entrance to a 6000 year old Neolithic communal long barrow for burying the dead. Long barrows in this part of England that aren’t on chalk or limestone are rare. It is thought that bodies were laid out for birds and animals to feed, then the bones were buried in chambers and the soil heaped up into a mound.

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1. Freshwater Bay Cliffs – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Brook

20.3km

05:42

410m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mottistone Manor Gardens – The Longstone (Isle of Wight) loop from Mottistone

6.52km

01:54

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Longstone (Isle of Wight) – Brighstone Village loop from Brighstone

12.7km

03:26

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Brighstone, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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The Longstone (Isle of Wight)

1. Freshwater Bay Cliffs – Freshwater Bay Promenade loop from Brook

2. Mottistone Manor Gardens – The Longstone (Isle of Wight) loop from Mottistone

3. The Longstone (Isle of Wight) – Brighstone Village loop from Brighstone

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