St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm

Seen from St Catherine's hill, the ridge leading to the Hoy Monument stretches out in front — During May bluebells suffuse the slopes of St. Catherines Down

Fine old stone gate posts opposite Knowles Farm at ST Catherine's Point on the Isle of Wight — Spring scene close to Knowles Farm at the southern tip of the Isle of Wight

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In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

A wild rocky coast with jutting cliffs, a windswept down and sheltered wooded valley

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Latest visiting update

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open. Many houses are also open to visit. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays.

St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm

Things to see and do

See what you can get up to

Explore the downs by foot, bicycle or with your dog and enjoy getting outside and breathing in that blustery sea air.

View from Freshwater Bay of Tennyson Down, Isle of Wight

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Whether its walking, cycling, family fun, wildlife or history that interests you, you can find it all on the Isle of Wight.

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The lighthouse and cottage at Knowles Farm, Isle of Wight with the sea in the background.

Shedding light on the tip of the Wight walk

Walk our moderately challenging route to the most southerly point of the Isle of Wight, taking in the Island's only surviving onshore lighthouse as you go.