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Tennyson Down & The Needles loop from Freshwater — Isle of Wight

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Tennyson Down & The Needles loop from Freshwater — Isle of Wight

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Tennyson Down & The Needles loop from Freshwater — Isle of Wight

01:40

13.8km

250m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.49 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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4.87 km

Tennyson Monument

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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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7.61 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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13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

3.72 km

3.08 km

1.68 km

461 m

430 m

191 m

Surfaces

6.92 km

2.37 km

1.99 km

1.77 km

468 m

260 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

11°C

11 %

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Tennyson Down & The Needles loop from Freshwater — Isle of Wight

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Tennyson Monument

View of The Needles

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