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

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

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

02:29

8.48km

240m

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 17, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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154 m

St. Andrew's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

from the 14th century, with 6 bells

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2.22 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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3.01 km

Blackgang Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4.89 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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5.05 km

St John the Baptist Church, Niton

Highlight • Religious Site

The church originally dates from the 11th century in Norman times but was rebuilt during the Victorian Restoration. The celtic cross outside is from the 19th century and close by …

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5.10 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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6.10 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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8.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

2.00 km

1.13 km

755 m

393 m

159 m

123 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

2.26 km

1.74 km

241 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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

St. Andrew's Church

St Catherine's Oratory

The White Lion

St John the Baptist Church, Niton

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

View of Isle of Wight Countryside

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