Routes : IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THAT SOME OF THE ROUTES IN THIS AREA ARE ON CLIFFS. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN WALKING HERE AND KEEP AWAY FROM THE EDGE AS IT CAN BE UNSTABLE AND IT IS A VERY LONG WAY DOWN TO THE SHORE. EVEN WHEN NOT IN FARMLAND IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT DOGS BE KEPT ON LEADS, AS THEY HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CHASE RABBITS OVER THE EDGE. CHILDREN SHOULD ALSO BE WELL SUPERVISED.

IT IS ALSO ADVISED THAT YOU KEEP YOUR DISTANCE FROM THE BASE OF THE CLIFFS AS ROCK FALLS ARE COMMON, ALSO KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE TIDE AS IT IS EASY TO GET CUT OFF. ENJOY THE COAST BY EXERCISING COMMON SENSE.

Coastal Walk
Probably the Island’s most dramatic walk, covering some the UK’s most unique landscapes and a ‘must do’ (even in just a small section) during a visit to the Isle of Wight. At one end the Needles and the surrounding chalk cliffs provide a haven for nesting seabirds, the path then dips and rises from the seashore to 200m headlands providing a range of unique habitats with a diverse range of bird and other wildlife. Key locations on the trail include Compton Chine (the locally known ‘fields’ end with its rickety steps supports unique flora & fauna), Whale Chine, Blackgang Chine and the Landslip at Niton. Be cautious as this stretch of coastline is very dynamic and during the winter months can change from day to day.