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Bridleway running below viewpoint

Great ride with fantastic views. It was a long hard slog up to Hoy Monument, path very narrow, very uneven, I had to push, but well worth it.

Using the power of moving water to drive a mill wheel is an ancient invention of the human spirit of discovery, the origins of which can be traced back to times long past. Thanks to such a construction, human or animal muscle power could be easily replaced by the power of the natural elements through a watercourse - natural or artificially created - in order to grind grain into corn or press oil from fruit, for example. There are essentially two different ways of driving watermills: * Either the flowing water simply hits the blades of the water wheel from below to set it in motion; or * the water is guided above the wheel - usually through a so-called "mill channel" - and falls onto the blades; this type of construction is more efficient due to natural gravity.

This path is named after Alfred Lord TENNYSON (1809 to 1892). He was already a prominent poet during his lifetime, in the middle of the 19th century. In 1850, he received two awards for his literary work: Queen Victoria ennobled him as 1st Baron Tennyson and gave him the role and title of "Poet Laureate". He held this honorable office - the tradition of which even then stretched back many centuries and still exists today - until his death.

It's absolutely worth pausing a moment to appreciate the stunning view to Tennyson Down and Highdown Cliffs. The cliffs peak out over the top of the rolling downland creating a really unique sight.

This medieval church houses impressive 15th century paintings of St Christopher. It also hosts a variety of special events such as a service for pets and a flower festival.

The bridleway goes right next to the short driveway up to Wolverton Manor. The ancient moat which dates back to the original building on this site can still be seen today. It is not open to public but it host numerous charity events throughout the year during which you can visit and enjoy the house and its grounds.

From here if you look south you can see over the rural countryside to the sea. Look north and you'll see the mast up on the top of Chillerton Downs.