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Highcliffe And Walkford

View of the Needles – Rook Cliff loop from Hinton Admiral

Hard

37

runners

View of the Needles – Rook Cliff loop from Hinton Admiral

02:36

23.9km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

235 m

Hinton Admiral Track

Highlight • Trail

Easy going track.

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1.66 km

Chewton Common

Forest

3

7.64 km

Barton Beach and Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Barton beach is largely open but, if you keep walking east, you can round the corner and find a secluded section. The views to the Isle of Wight and the …

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4

7.65 km

Taddiford Gap Coastal Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

Incredible erosion to see all along this cliff edge. Take care here as it is actually no longer officially a public footpath, whilst still being open to access.

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5

8.18 km

Awesome views across the water from the Isle of Wight to Old Harry’s Rocks on a good day. Take it easy on the narrow sections and keep away from the …

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6

10.2 km

View of the Needles

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent views on a clear day but can be a struggle with the coastal winds on a rough day - avoid the coastal path in storm conditions as shingle from the beach can be thrown up and make it dangerous.

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7

11.2 km

Rook Cliff

Highlight • Climb

The dramatic Rook Cliff might be just as good as the Hordle Cliff to the west of it along the beach here. You can easily walk on the beach here, …

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8

12.0 km

Needles Eye Café

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Good location for a drinks and snack break on the beach! Service was fast and good cafe goodies available.
needleseyecafe.co.uk

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9

12.0 km

Milford on Sea Beach

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy golden sands and clear waters at this little beach in Milford on Sea. This is the perfect spot for a refreshing dip post-run and features a water station and public toilets, too.

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20.6 km

Chewton Bunny

Forest

B

23.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.51 km

4.59 km

4.56 km

3.68 km

2.51 km

2.21 km

799 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

5.25 km

4.52 km

2.65 km

2.18 km

557 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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