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

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South East England

Chale

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

Easy

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

01:32

5.28km

140m

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: October 8, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

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26 m

View of The Needles from Blackgang Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here on the A3055 Blackgang Road, just east of St. Catherines Point, is a car park and viewpoint. There is ample parking and a few benches there. You have fine …

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651 m

St Catherine's Oratory

Highlight • Monument

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, …

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1.37 km

View of Isle of Wight Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

The gradual gradient up to here from Niton is worth it for these countryside views.

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2.34 km

St John the Baptist Church, Niton

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The church originally dates from the 11th century in Norman times but was rebuilt during the Victorian Restoration. The celtic cross outside is from the 19th century and close by …

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2.39 km

St John the Baptist Church and Celtic Cross, Isle of Wight

Highlight • Monument

Take a moment to enjoy the peace and tranquility at St John the Baptist Church. Outside, the 19th century celtic cross is very impressive, while inside the font dates back to Norman times.

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3.81 km

St Catherine's Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

There's a bench nearby with a great view.

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3.96 km

Bench With View of St. Catherine's Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this bench on the idyllic coastal path you have a magnificent view of the southernmost point of the island: St. Catherine's Lighthouse. Be sure to take a little break and soak up the magical view!

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