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The Needles View

The Needles View

Isle of Wight planned a hike

November 1, 2019

The Needles View

Hard

06:03

22.1km

3.7km/h

340m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

This route passes through an area affected by recent wildfires

Paths may be damaged, unmarked or unstable.

After 7.53 km for 1.97 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Highlight • Historical Site

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Highlight • Historical Site

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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View of The Needles

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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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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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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