50.592792, -1.303829
- Location: Isle of Wight
- Terrain: Coast path; grass paths
- Access: Ferry
- Height gain: 387 metres
- Map: OS Explorer OL29
- Starting point: Blackgang carpark (PO38 2JB; Lat/Long 50.594434, -1.304198)
- Accommodation/food:
The White Lion, Niton is excellent; there is also a well stocked shop for picnics in Niton
- Activity Summary:
This circular walk includes St Catherine’s Oratory and spectacular views from the down land that it sits upon. There is gentle stream-side walking near the charming village of Niton, as well as spectacular coast path walking – with the option of descending into Chale Bay to look for fossils
- Look out for:
- Britain's only medieval lighthouse
- White Lion, Niton
- Looking for fossils in Chale Bay
- Route description:
This circular walk on the Isle of Wight starts from the carpark below St Catherine’s Oratory and heads uphill to the medieval lighthouse to enjoy the superb views of the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight’s south coast. It continues through the down land to the charming village of Niton before following the Yar River Trail (NE), then Ashknowle Lane to Berryl. The route then heads south to reach the Isle of Wight Coast Path and follows it west to Blackgang and the return to the car park
- Getting there: The Blackgang car park is located east of the Blackgang roundabout off the A3055. Southern Vectis Bus Service 6 or Island Coaster (Summer) drops off at Blackgang Chine with a 1⁄2 mile walk to the start of this walk.
Whilst you are on the Isle of Wight why not try:
Walk to the Isle of Wight’s highpoint on St Boniface Down
Enjoy a swim and crab pasty at Steephill Cove
The Needles and Tennyson Down circular walk
Circular walk St Catherine’s Oratory
Other islands nearby:
