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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

01:54

6.58km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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640 m

View of Tennyson Down and the Celtic Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.01 km

View of Freshwater Bay from the Tennyson Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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2.33 km

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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2.93 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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3.01 km

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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3.77 km

Coastal Path Near Beachy Head

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

5.29 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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6.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

2.48 km

1.22 km

233 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

406 m

317 m

253 m

114 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Freshwater

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

Freshwater Bay Promenade

View of Freshwater Bay

Coastal Path Near Beachy Head

Tennyson Monument

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