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Niton And Whitwell

St Catherine's Oratory – The White Lion loop from Niton

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South East England

Niton And Whitwell

St Catherine's Oratory – The White Lion loop from Niton

Moderate

4.7

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52

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St Catherine's Oratory – The White Lion loop from Niton

02:01

6.88km

190m

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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.01 km

Bench With View of St. Catherine's Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this bench on the idyllic coastal path you have a magnificent view of the southernmost point of the island: St. Catherine's Lighthouse. Be sure to take a little break and soak up the magical view!

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2

2.35 km

View of The Needles from Blackgang Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here on the A3055 Blackgang Road, just east of St. Catherines Point, is a car park and viewpoint. There is ample parking and a few benches there. You have fine …

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3

2.97 km

St Catherine's Oratory

Highlight • Monument

Climbing to this medieval lighthouse rewards you with stunning views over the Isle of Wight. Built in 1313, the octagonal 'pepperpot' was too often engulfed in fog to be effective, …

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4

4.05 km

View of Isle of Wight Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

The gradual gradient up to here from Niton is worth it for these countryside views.

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5

5.05 km

St John the Baptist Church and Celtic Cross, Isle of Wight

Highlight • Monument

Take a moment to enjoy the peace and tranquility at St John the Baptist Church. Outside, the 19th century celtic cross is very impressive, while inside the font dates back to Norman times.

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6

5.25 km

Norris Family Grocers

Highlight • Rest Area

For the ultimate sugary rocket fuel, visit Norris Family Grocers in Niton for these huge, delicious French Fancies. Prepare to get sticky fingers!

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7

5.33 km

The White Lion

Highlight • Historical Site

Good pub, good staff, nice selection of good quality food and light bites (not just your usual heavy pub meals)

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8

5.37 km

No.7 Bar & Post Office

Highlight • Pub

B

6.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.96 km

1.71 km

1.57 km

543 m

537 m

309 m

225 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

1.51 km

1.17 km

596 m

501 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 10 October

17°C

13°C

21 %

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Comments

August 21, 2022,St Catherine's Oratory – St Catherine’s Lighthouse view Loop from Chale

Lovely Scenic walk, great if you need any Blackberries 😁

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