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

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Chale

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

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

02:46

9.45km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.31 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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2.03 km

Viewpoint

4.26 km

St Catherine's Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

great trails lead to the southernmost point of the island.

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6.75 km

No.7 Bar & Post Office

Highlight • Pub

6.79 km

The White Lion

Highlight • Historical Site

Good pub, good staff, nice selection of good quality food and light bites (not just your usual heavy pub meals)

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6.88 km

Norris Family Grocers

Highlight • Rest Area

For the ultimate sugary rocket fuel, visit Norris Family Grocers in Niton for these huge, delicious French Fancies. Prepare to get sticky fingers!

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7.07 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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8.08 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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8.79 km

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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9.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

2.42 km

1.63 km

532 m

473 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

1.73 km

775 m

770 m

631 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

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Friday 8 May

18°C

12°C

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

Bench With View of St. Catherine's Lighthouse

St Catherine's Lighthouse

No.7 Bar & Post Office

The White Lion

Norris Family Grocers

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

View of Isle of Wight Countryside

St Catherine's Oratory

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