Tennyson Down

It is part of the chalk ridge that forms the backbone of the Isle of Wight, this ridge extends to the west for 3 mi where it ends with The Needles. To the east the hill descends gently down to Freshwater Bay where the sea has cut through the ridge. To the south is Highdown Cliffs, a near vertical chalk cliff drop of over 100 metres to the sea below. The top of the Down is fairly flat and is predominantly grass downland which provides a wide area for walking. There is some scrubland and small trees mainly on the northern side which is away from the prevailing wind. The Down is owned and managed by the National Trust and is grazed by cattle and rabbits which ensures that its grass surface is…