Tennyson Down and The Needles
Tennyson Down and The Needles
6.5km
Total Distance
162m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
A breezy clifftop walk across the springy turf of Tennyson Down on the Isle of Wight. The path climbs to the Tennyson Monument then continues along the chalk ridge to the old battery above the famous Needles rocks. Spectacular sea views the whole way.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Tennyson Monument · 2.1kmViewpoint
- Bus stop
- Dimbola · 46m from the start
- Parking
- 38m from the start
- Surface
- natural ground 82%, paved 11%
- Marked route
- European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternative, Isle of Wight Coastal Path, Tennyson Trail
