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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Brighstone

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Brighstone

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Brighstone

07:42

27.5km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

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1.93 km

View of the Military Road Coast and Chalk Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

great coastal path with a wonderful view.

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4.91 km

Compton Beach

Beach

6.79 km

View of the White Chalk Cliffs from Military Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Possibly my favourite road on the Isle of Wight, a footpath traces the Military Road and it is a wonderful place to hike with stunning views. On a sunny day, …

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7.97 km

Freshwater Bay Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.32 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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10.7 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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12.7 km

Coastal Path With View of Chalk Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.7 km

Ruins

23.2 km

View of Freshwater Cliff and Highdown Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

Great views across Compton Bay to Freshwater Cliff and Highdown Cliffs. You can also see Bournemouth and the "Isle" of Purbeck on a clear day. This car park has seasonal …

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24.6 km

Isle of Wight Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

This section directly along the cliffs offers incredible views. Pure rest and relaxation!

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27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

8.70 km

7.60 km

279 m

262 m

131 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

2.16 km

846 m

556 m

529 m

275 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Friday 8 May

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Freshwater Bay Promenade – Tennyson Monument loop from Brighstone

View of the Military Road Coast and Chalk Cliffs

View of the White Chalk Cliffs from Military Road

Freshwater Bay Cliffs

Freshwater Bay Promenade

Tennyson Monument

Coastal Path With View of Chalk Cliffs

View of Freshwater Cliff and Highdown Cliffs

Isle of Wight Coastal Path

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