To the south lies the whole coastal plain from Freshwater to Niton, with the villages of Brook and Brighstone with Chale in the distance. Freshwater Bay makes an ideal refreshment stop ahead of the long steep climb to the top of Tennyson Down. Once the Tennyson Monument is reached the trail is easy along the cliff edge to the Needles at the western end of the Island. Look for the disused rocket testing site near the Needles and the fortifications built for defence of the Island. The Needles Old Battery is owned by the National Trust and has a tea room with amazing views.
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