St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm

Looking out to sea from besides St Catherine's lighthouse, another squally shower is seen approaching — Another winter shower approaches St Catherine's Point

Important notice -

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

Visiting this spring

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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

More about visiting the Isle of Wight

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

Downloadable walks to try

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.