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South East England

View of The Needles – Tennyson Monument loop from Totland

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

View of The Needles – Tennyson Monument loop from Totland

Moderate

4.7

(10)

119

hikers

View of The Needles – Tennyson Monument loop from Totland

03:10

11.0km

260m

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 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.13 km

Totland Bay

Highlight • Beach

The clear blue waters of Totland Bay make this an ideal place for a post run dip. There are also plenty of places to eat here if your run has left you feeling hungry.

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2

1.93 km

View of the Needles from Headon Warren

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of the Needles and across to the mainland. Also a Bronze age burial site at the highest point.

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3

2.97 km

View of The Needles

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hiking up on Heddon Warren gives you a fantastic view of The Needles, the sea stacks extending out into the sea. You can also see the chairlift which takes daring passengers down to Alum Bay past the multicoloured cliffs.

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4

3.16 km

View of The Needles and Alum Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

A good spot for taking photos, located at the end of the path on chalk rock. You can see the Needles and the bay from here. The place is covered with heather.

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3.69 km

Alum Bay Chine

Forest

6

6.62 km

Coastal Path With View of Chalk Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

8.79 km

View of Tennyson Down and the Celtic Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

8.91 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.

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9

9.56 km

The Highdown Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Good place to stop for lunch and a pint when hiking to/from the Needles

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B

11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

2.58 km

1.88 km

1.02 km

747 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

2.75 km

2.13 km

1.14 km

336 m

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