Isla de Wight, , The Needles‚ The Needles Lighthouse
The Needles and The Needles Lighthouse - icons of the west coast of the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is an island off the south coast of England, in the English Channel. The Isle of Wight is part of the county of Hampshire but has been a self-governing unitary authority since 1995. The island is known for its beautiful scenery, historical attractions and coastal charm, and is one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. The Isle of Wight is the largest island in the UK (excluding Great Britain itself) and measures approximately 380 km².
The Needles - a group of three white, narrow chalk cliffs jutting out into the sea at the western tip of the Isle of Wight in southern England. They take their name from an earlier, needle-like cliff that collapsed in the 18th century. The cliffs are formed of limestone and stand dramatically in a row in the blue sea - one of the island's most photographed spots.
The Needles Lighthouse - at the far end of the cliff is The Needles Lighthouse, a lighthouse built in 1859 to warn ships of the dangerous rocks. The lighthouse is 33 meters high and was automated in 1994. It is now powered by solar energy and still plays an important role in maritime safety in the English Channel.
The area is also popular for hiking, with viewpoints from Tennyson Down and The Needles Landmark Attraction, where you can take a cable car down to the beach and see the cliffs from the water.
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