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

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

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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: August 6, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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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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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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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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2.40 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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3.18 km

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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3.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.28 km

1.17 km

742 m

481 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.22 km

1.06 km

809 m

600 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

26°C

18°C

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

Hairpin Bends Near the Needles

View of The Needles

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

The Needles New Battery Rocket Test Site

View of Alum Bay and the Needles

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