A circular walk of the West High Down from Tennyson Monument to The Needles including a tour of The New Battery Rocket Testing Exhibition.

The Secret West High Down Rocket Testing Site

A circular walk of the West High Down from Tennyson Monument to The National Trust Needles including an exclusive tour of The New Battery Rocket Testing Exhibition.

There will be a short stop at Tennyson's Monument. There are steps but no stiles on this route. The Needles New Battery facility is underground and an enclosed space. There will be a short video presentation too. The Headland is an exposed site and walkers should carry/wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Length of walk: 5 miles (2hrs 30mins + 30 minute tour of New Battery)

Walk Cost: Free

Walk Leader: Nigel Bath

Type of Walk: Circular

Start Location: ALUM BAY BUS STOP Vectis 7/12/Breezer opposite public toilets, PO39 0JD (SZ 30786 85420)

Pace of Walk: This walk will follow a moderate pace.

Walk grade: Fairly Easy - Gentle, rolling landscape, walking on paths with good to average surfaces. Some walking on gentle inclines, some stiles or steps to be expected en route.

Walk Mobility: Walkers need to be reasonably agile and mobile. Not suitable for walkers with mobility impairment of any kind

Facilities:

Rest stops

Dogs on leads welcome

Toilets along route

Take packed lunch

Good walking footwear recommended

Family friendly

Takes in coastal scenery

There are steps on the route

Nearest Bus Stop:

Alum Bay (Numbers 7 and 12), check your route: islandbuses.info

Description supplied by the event organiser.