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Tennyson Monument

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Part of the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Tennyson Down offers you gentle hikes with endlessly wonderful views. You’ll find this downland area in the far west, …

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    April 30, 2019

    Hiking

    At the highest point for miles around, atop the Down that bears his name, is a monument to Alfred, Lord Tennyson, former Poet Laureate and Island resident.

    June 22, 2024

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    With Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, (or Alfred Lord Tennyson), to whom this monument is dedicated, we go back in time to the middle of the 19th century, because the …
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    March 2, 2021

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    Beautiful place with spectacular views.

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    1. Tennyson Down Trail

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    Hike the moderate 8.5-mile Tennyson Down Trail on the Isle of Wight, enjoying coastal views, the Needles, and the Tennyson Monument.

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    Hike the moderate 3.8-mile Tennyson Down Trail for panoramic views of The Needles and the Solent, with 329 feet of elevation gain.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 150 m

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

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