The Needles. Isle of Wight.

The Needles, on the Isle of Wight are said to be one of the top 10 natural wonders of the British Isles. They are situated on the Far west side of the island. They take they name from fact that one of the stacks was tall and pointy, like a needle. Unfortunately this stack fell down in a storm in 1764. One of the best ways to see the Needles close up is by a boat, there are a number of tourist boats offering sight seeing trips are the Island. As well as boat, from the headland you can walk or take a cable car down to Alumn bay to get a good view. There is also a road, which winds to the top of the headland and you can look down upon the Needles, but there is no access for cars and you have to take a bus.