Tennyson Trail, Isle of Wight

Name: Tennyson Trail
Address: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

#5 among attractions in Isle of Wight

Hiking, Hiking trail

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The Tennyson Trail is a 14-mile walk from Carisbrooke to The Needles on the Isle of Wight. The route goes through Bowcombe Down, Brighstone Forest, Mottistone Down, Brook Down, Afton Down, Freshwater Bay, Tennyson Down, and West High Down to Alum Bay. The name of the trail comes from poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, a former resident of the Isle of Wight. ()

Length: 14 miSeason: All yearCoordinates: 50°41'27"N, 1°19'9"W

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Isle of Wight United Kingdom

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Tennyson Trail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carisbrooke Castle, Church of St Nicholas in Castro, The Quay Arts, Newport Guildhall.

~1940 ftSE
Medieval castle with events and a library
Carisbrooke Castle, Cowes
10 min walk • Carisbrooke Castle, a historic fortification in Newport on the Isle of Wight, stands as a storied sentinel with a history that stretches back over a thousand years. This well-preserved castle is not only a significant landmark but also a captivating attraction for...
~1770 ftSE
Church
Church of St Nicholas in Castro, Isle of Wight
9 min walk • The Church of St Nicholas in Castro, Carisbrooke is a parish church in the Church of England located in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
The Quay Arts, Newport
36 min walk • The Quay Arts Centre is located at the head of the River Medina, in Newport in the centre of the Isle of Wight. It is the island's leading art gallery and venue for live events.
1.3 miNE
Museum
Newport Guildhall, Newport
34 min walk • Newport Guildhall is a municipal structure in the High Street in Newport, Isle of Wight, England. The guildhall, which was the headquarters of Newport Borough Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
1.1 miNE
Information centre, Tourist information
Sts Thomas Minster, Newport
29 min walk • Sts Thomas Minster, Newport Minster or The Minster Church of Sts Thomas, until 2008 Sts Thomas Church, is civically recognised as the main Anglican church on the Isle of Wight. Unusually, it is dedicated to both Thomas Becket and Thomas the Apostle.
1.1 miE
Church
Church of St John the Baptist, Newport
29 min walk • The Church of St. John the Baptist, Newport is a parish church in the Church of England located in Newport, Isle of Wight. It is a Grade II listed building, the only surviving building by the British architect Robert Gunter Wetten.
1.2 miE
Historical place, Museum, Ruins
Newport Roman Villa, Newport
32 min walk • Newport Roman Villa was a Romano-British farmhouse constructed in 280 AD. It is located near to Newport, Isle of Wight.
0.7 miNE
Park
Victoria Recreation Ground, Newport
18 min walk • Victoria Recreation Ground is a park located on Recreation Ground Road, just off Carisbrooke Road, in Newport, on the Isle of Wight, England. It was opened in 1902. The park comprises a cricket pitch, tennis courts, petanque terrain, pavilion and a sports hall.
1.3 miNE
Church
St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Newport
33 min walk • Saint Thomas of Canterbury church is a church serving the Catholic population of Newport, Isle of Wight, UK. It was the first purpose-built Catholic church constructed after the Protestant reformation on the island. The Roman Catholic Relief Act of 1791 placed restrictions on the design of Catholic places of worship.
0.6 miSE
Park
Priory Grounds, Isle of Wight
16 min walk • Carisbrooke Priory was an alien priory, a dependency of Lyre Abbey in Normandy. The priory was situated on rising ground on the outskirts of Carisbrooke close to Newport on the Isle of Wight.
~1380 ftE
Church
St Mary's Church, Newport
7 min walk • St Mary's Church, Carisbrooke is a parish church in the Church of England located in Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tennyson Trail?

Nearby attractions include St Mary's Church, Newport (7 min walk), Church of St Nicholas in Castro, Isle of Wight (9 min walk), Carisbrooke Castle, Cowes (10 min walk), Priory Grounds, Isle of Wight (16 min walk).

How to get to Tennyson Trail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tennyson Trail:

Bus

Nodgham Lane • Lines: 7 via Wellow (3 min walk)
The Waverley • Lines: 12, 38, 7 via Shalfleet, 7 via Wellow (5 min walk)