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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

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South East England

Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

Easy

4.5

(4)

83

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

01:54

6.58km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

640 m

View of Tennyson Down and the Celtic Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

2.01 km

View of Freshwater Bay from the Tennyson Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Walking to or from the Tennyson monument take a moment to look at the view over Freshwater Bay - it's stunning.
360° view: mapillary.com/map/im/wlIwkgWXapidZKlZAhVobC

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3

2.33 km

View of the Coastal Cliffs, Isle of Wight National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Can't get down here but pleasant views

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4

2.93 km

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Surrounded by white chalk cliffs, Freshwater Bay is one of the prettiest beaches in West Wight and is a perfect spot for recreation and relaxation. On the beach, you find …

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5

3.01 km

View of Freshwater Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little stop off for a short rest beside the beach.There is a cafe/hut on the opposite side of the road to the beach that appears to sell take away coffees and teas etc.

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6

3.77 km

Coastal Path Near Beachy Head

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

7

5.29 km

Tennyson Monument

Highlight • Monument

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.

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B

6.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.62 km

2.38 km

1.33 km

233 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

410 m

317 m

253 m

114 m

< 100 m

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