About this Event
Three Peaks of West Wight - 7 miles
A wonderfully scenic route on rural farmland and National Trust downland.
This walk meanders through Witches Wood and Farringford Farm to lower Tennyson Down. Our walk then takes us up to the Tennyson Monument and along the iconic ridge to West High Down and the Needles Headland. The return route will take us past colourful Alum Bay, over Headon Warren and back down to the Turf Walk.
Length of walk: 7 miles (approx 4 hours)
Walk Cost: Free of charge
Walk Leader: Julia Pearson
Grid Reference for start: SZ 3229 8699
Type of Walk: Circular
Pace of Walk: Moderate - This walk will follow a moderate pace.
Walk grade: Moderate - Varying landscape with more challenging slopes. Stiles and steps to be expected en route, suitable for keen walkers and anyone who is reasonably active.
Walkers need to be reasonably agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind
Facilities:
- Rest stops
- Toilets along route
- Take a packed lunch
- Sturdy boots recommended
- Takes in coastal scenery
- There are stiles on the route
Nearest Bus Stop:
War Memorial, Totland (numbers 7 & 12) - check your route: islandbuses.info
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Turf Walk at North end of Cliff Road Totland Bay, adjacent to Madeira Road, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
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