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Tennyson Down – Freshwater Bay Loop from Totland

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Tennyson Down – Freshwater Bay Loop from Totland

Rory Thomson planned a hike

July 18, 2021

Tennyson Down – Freshwater Bay Loop from Totland

Moderate

03:40

12.9km

3.5km/h

280m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.49 km

The Needles and Old Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

It's must see being on iow

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1.90 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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4.70 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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6.25 km

View of Freshwater Bay from the Tennyson Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Walking to or from the Tennyson monument take a moment to look at the view over Freshwater Bay - it's stunning.
360° view: mapillary.com/map/im/wlIwkgWXapidZKlZAhVobC

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6.62 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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7.16 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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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

3.36 km

2.41 km

1.98 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

4.09 km

3.77 km

2.78 km

1.88 km

198 m

153 m

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Tennyson Down – Freshwater Bay Loop from Totland

The Needles and Old Battery

View of The Needles

Tennyson Monument

View of Freshwater Bay from the Tennyson Trail

View of the Coastal Cliffs, Isle of Wight National Landscape

Freshwater Bay Promenade

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