Climbing to this medieval lighthouse rewards you with stunning views over the Isle of Wight. Built in 1313, the octagonal 'pepperpot' was too often engulfed in fog to be effective, which is why the current St Catherine's Lighthouse was built closer to the sea in 1837.

Dan Hobson

March 31, 2020

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St Catherine's Oratory is free to enter during reasonable daylight hours. The site is managed by English Heritage. For more english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-catherines-oratory.

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March 31, 2022

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the last well-preserved medieval tower in England sits atop a hill in the south of the island.

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1. St Catherine's Oratory – Longstock Tunnel loop from Niton

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2. St Catherine's Oratory – St Catherine's Lighthouse loop from Niton

11.9km

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3. St Catherine's Lighthouse – St Catherine's Oratory loop from Chale

9.45km

02:46

260m

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

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1. St Catherine's Oratory – Longstock Tunnel loop from Niton

2. St Catherine's Oratory – St Catherine's Lighthouse loop from Niton

3. St Catherine's Lighthouse – St Catherine's Oratory loop from Chale

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