Tennyson Down and The Needles, Isle of Wight

Hampshire 40+ Walking Group

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Overview

A classic 13 mile circular walk from Yarmouth via Alum Bay, The Needles and Tennyson Down. Return via Freshwater Bay, Afton Marsh and the River Yar.
Morning ice cream / coffee stop at Colwell Bay. Packed Lunch at Alum Bay. Optional Fish 'n' Chips in Yarmouth to finish.

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Meeting time:: 9:45 am
Start time:: 10:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: 381m / 1250ft
Type:: circular

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We will catch the 10.00 ferry from Lymington, arriving into Yarmouth at 10.40. Return on the 17.05 ferry (or 18.05 if stopping for Fish 'n' Chips).

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SZ 33328 95438
Nearest postcode:: SO41 5SD
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Meeting time:: 9:45 am

Meet at Lymington ferry terminal to catch the 10.00 ferry to Yarmouth.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SZ 35358 89749
Nearest postcode:: PO41 0PG
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Start time:: 10:40 am

The walk starts from Yarmouth ferry terminal at 10.40.

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