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Tennyson Down – The Needles Viewpoint Loop from Freshwater Bay

Tennyson Down – The Needles Viewpoint Loop from Freshwater Bay

D1ddsIW planned a hike

June 28, 2021

Tennyson Down – The Needles Viewpoint Loop from Freshwater Bay

Moderate

04:07

14.6km

3.5km/h

300m

300m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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1

2.13 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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2

3.92 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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3

7.02 km

The Needles and Old Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

It's must see being on iow

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4

7.43 km

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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5

12.7 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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14.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

4.54 km

2.11 km

1.12 km

885 m

106 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

4.76 km

2.12 km

1.08 km

838 m

656 m

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