We already know the beauty of this iconic landmark, but The Needles here on the Isle of Wight has been named amongst the 7 natural wonders of the United Kingdom.
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), in partnership with outdoor brand Merrell, have revealed their top 7 locations across the country including Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall in Wales, Loch Coruisk and the Cuillins on the Isle of Skye, Dovedale in the Peak District, Wastwater in the Lake District, the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland and of course The Needles.
Mary-Ann Ochota, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, has said:
“This list will have a couple of sites that might be familiar, but there’s also likely to be some hidden gems that you might never have heard of. These seven locations are really extraordinary – I think most of us would be amazed to learn that they’re right here in our own country.”
“From sculpted limestone valleys, to steep mountains that overlook Ice Age landscapes, to sea stacks, foaming waterfalls and cliffs that hold the bones of dinosaurs – if you thought geology was boring, get ready to think again!”
Results from a survey carried out by the Society suggests that the pandemic has made the public more open to UK travel with 44% stating they were more open to exploring unfamiliar places in the UK, more than they were before.
The Isle of Wight is expected to be incredibly busy over the coming days and weeks with sunny, warm weather set for the Bank Holiday Weekend and half term, as previously reported by Island Echo.
You can watch a webcam of The Needles by visiting https://www.isleofwight.com/webcams/needles/.
Rubbish what about the wife!
Maybe they put some tarmac down on the car park now