Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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206 m

Ornamental Garden on the Isle of Wight

Highlight • Natural

Could do with a little tidy up; maybe they will when the weather turns nicer …

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214 m

Decorative Garden Near The Needles

Highlight • Viewpoint

toss a coin to raise money for the lifeboats

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1.45 km

Foundations of the Master Gunner's House, Needles Old Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Battery was constructed between 1861 and 1863. It was equipped with six 7-inch Armstrong rifled breechloading guns.

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1.85 km

View of The Needles

Highlight • Natural Monument

Access to the viewpoint is free of charge 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In high season, there's an open-top bus from Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay and the Needles …

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3.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.15 km

1.09 km

884 m

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.08 km

674 m

595 m

372 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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