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Tennyson Monument – Golden Hill Fort loop from Freshwater

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South East England

Tennyson Monument – Golden Hill Fort loop from Freshwater

Hard

79

runners

Tennyson Monument – Golden Hill Fort loop from Freshwater

01:49

15.3km

270m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.90 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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5.78 km

West High Down

Peak

3

9.95 km

View of the Needles from Headon Warren

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of the Needles and across to the mainland. Also a Bronze age burial site at the highest point.

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4

10.8 km

Totland Bay

Highlight • Beach

The clear blue waters of Totland Bay make this an ideal place for a post run dip. There are also plenty of places to eat here if your run has left you feeling hungry.

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11.5 km

Beach

Beach

6

14.1 km

Golden Hill Fort

Highlight • Monument

The fort itself is now split into private dwellings, so there is no access inside the courtyard. However, you can still walk around the outer embankment, and the fairly large …

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B

15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.47 km

3.45 km

2.51 km

2.32 km

1.99 km

563 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

2.61 km

2.03 km

1.57 km

1.37 km

361 m

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