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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

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South East England

Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

Easy

5.0

(3)

40

hikers

Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

01:56

6.88km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

325 m

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 …

Tip by

2

405 m

View of Freshwater Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little stop off for a short rest beside the beach.There is a cafe/hut on the opposite side of the road to the beach that appears to sell take away coffees and teas etc.

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3

932 m

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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4

2.74 km

View of Tennyson Down and the Celtic Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

2.86 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.

Tip by

6

4.69 km

Trail from Freshwater to Alum Bay

Highlight • Forest

B

6.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

2.10 km

1.10 km

311 m

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

826 m

680 m

443 m

343 m

292 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

8°C

22 %

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