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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

03:06

10.9km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

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325 m

Freshwater Bay Promenade

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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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2.66 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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4.72 km

Coastal Path With View of Chalk Cliffs

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5.88 km

View of the Alum Bay cliffs

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It is not only the westernmost place on the island, but also a particularly beautiful one.
Without a boat tour, the best way to see the Needles is from Alum …

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8.38 km

View of Tennyson Down and the Celtic Cross

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9.75 km

View of Freshwater Bay from the Tennyson Trail

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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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10.1 km

View of the Coastal Cliffs, Isle of Wight National Landscape

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Can't get down here but pleasant views

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

4.09 km

1.84 km

344 m

294 m

158 m

Surfaces

9.00 km

739 m

438 m

410 m

212 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Tennyson Monument

Coastal Path With View of Chalk Cliffs

View of the Alum Bay cliffs

View of Tennyson Down and the Celtic Cross

View of Freshwater Bay from the Tennyson Trail

View of the Coastal Cliffs, Isle of Wight National Landscape

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