Long mortuary enclosure on Tennyson Down, 800m west of Freshwater Bay House
Getting here
50.66880, -1.52552
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Herring Gull +93 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Herring Gull +93 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Common Darter, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, 7-spot Ladybird +14 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — False Irish Moss, Creephorn, Pom-pom weed +1 more · last seen 2025; Plants — False Irish Moss, Creephorn, Pom-pom weed +1 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
Tennyson TrailWalking route
Solent WayWalking route
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of WightWalking route12 km
Enjoy far-reaching views on this walk over Afton, Brook & Compton Downs. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs & look for their fossilised remains along the coast. Uneven pathways, hilly terrain, gates, stiles & steps. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock
Discover Dansbury trail, Isle of WightWalking route5.4 km
A walk over farmland & the Dunsbury Estate. Magnificent coastal views & a chance to learn about the island's coastguard. Watch out for birds such as skylarks and butterflies such as the Glanville fritillary.
🚴Cycling
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Round the Island RouteCycling route
Yarmouth/Freshwater (Route 1)Cycling route
N/ACycling route1.9 km
N/ACycling route106 m
N/ACycling route176 m
N/ACycling route844 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Chalk Ridge ExtremeMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
5 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Green Lanebridleway · 332 m
Green Lanebridleway · 334 m
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