Where are the needles Isle of Wight?

The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30m out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel, United Kingdom, close to Alum Bay, and part of Totland, the westernmost civil parish of the Isle of Wight.

Where is the best view of the needles?

There are three viewing points for best views of the Needles rocks and Lighthouse. – the Parade Ground, old tunnels and the former rocket test site. All three viewing points are easily accessible.

Why are they called the Needles Isle of Wight?

The Needles are best viewed from Alum Bay, known for its coloured sands. The name ‘Needles’ comes from the two steep pinnacles of chalk, the largest of which, was called Lot’s Wife, rising to 120 feet high. The Needles experienced a spectacular collapse in 1764 and the rocks fell away into the sea.

Can you see the needles for free?

There are plenty of free views to enjoy, and if you pay to visit the Needles Old Battery you will gain access to a stunning viewing point right on the top of the cliff. You can’t drive all the way up to the batteries, so need to park in the main car park at the Landmark Attraction.

Where are The Needles rocks?

the Isle of Wight
The Needles on the Isle of Wight is surely one of the most photographed groups of rocks in the world. This row of three distinctive chalk stacks features in all the classic views of the island, a truly unforgettable image – and a photographer’s delight.

Can you walk down to The Needles?

You can reach the down by following the Tennyson Trail and the Isle of Wight Coast Path. These two waymarked trails are a great way of further exploring the area around The Needles. You could also head east along the coast path to visit the lovely Freshwater Bay.

Who owns The Needles Isle of Wight?

Heritage Great Britain
The attraction has been owned by Heritage Great Britain since 1999, where it sits as part of a portfolio that also includes John O’Groats, Land’s End, Lightwater Valley and Snowdon Mountain Railway. The Needles pulls in around 430,000 visitors during the tourist season and in excess of half a million each year.

What are The Needles famous for?

Situated here at The Needles is the world famous Marconi Monument, marking the location where Guglielmo Marconi undertook his pioneering work at the end of the 19th Century which led to radio and all telecommunications as we know it today.

How long is The Needles walk?

Walk Overview You’ll also pass a monument to the Victorian poet laureate Alfred Tennyson, a Cold War rocket test site and a 19th century fort along the way, making this an action-packed walk despite its relatively short five-mile length.

How long is the walk down to The Needles?

There’s parking available at the Needles Landmark Attraction, for which National Trust members receive a discount (please show membership card). Or why not try the 2-mile walk across the downs from our High Down chalk pit car park where parking is free (SZ 325856)?

Can you see The Needles from the mainland?

You can easily spend a few hours exploring everything this attraction has to offer. By simply strolling along the top of the cliffs at Alum Bay, or any local cliffs on the western side of the island really, you will be able to see The Needles from a distance too.