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Hairpin Bends Near the Needles – View of The Needles loop from Alum Bay

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South East England

Hairpin Bends Near the Needles – View of The Needles loop from Alum Bay

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4.3

(22)

462

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Hairpin Bends Near the Needles – View of The Needles loop from Alum Bay

01:09

3.69km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

502 m

View of Alum Bay and the Needles

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic views of Alum Bay from the south west corner of the Isle of Wight. There is a handy bench for a quick rest and to admire the fascinating coloured …

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2

1.44 km

Hairpin Bends Near the Needles

Highlight • Trail

There's no need to stop at the visitor centre and hop on a bus if you're on a bike — you can ride the tarmac road all the way out …

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3

1.83 km

View of The Needles

Highlight • Viewpoint

Access to the viewpoint is free of charge 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In high season, there's an open-top bus from Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay and the Needles …

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4

2.23 km

Foundations of the Master Gunner's House, Needles Old Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Battery was constructed between 1861 and 1863. It was equipped with six 7-inch Armstrong rifled breechloading guns.

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5

2.39 km

The Needles New Battery Rocket Test Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

Atop the famous Needles rocks is The Needles Old and New Battery, a Victorian fort and subsequent top secret rocket testing site built in 1862.

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B

3.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.17 km

1.09 km

758 m

666 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.08 km

626 m

607 m

379 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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15°C

22 %

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