The Needles vehicles transporting disabled visitors. This is because the single track road's position close to the cliff edge is considered dangerous for multiple car use. The Isle of Wight Coast Path has its westernmost point at the Coastguard Cottages. The Needles' pointed shape is a result of their unusual geology. The strata have been so heavily folded during the Alpine Orogeny that the chalk is near vertical. This chalk outcrop runs through the centre of the Island from Culver Cliff in the east to the Needles in the west, and then continues under the sea to the Isle of Purbeck, forming
The Avalanches at their long hiatus since their last album and the continuous speculation of a follow-up release. On 2 June 2016, the first single from their second album, "Frankie Sinatra", was premiered on Australian radio station Triple J. The title of the album was revealed the same day to be "Wildflower". The Avalanches, initially, played live using samplers, analogue keyboards, bass guitar, drum kit, and theremin. Their set-up later included four turntables, a percussion stand, and a battery of MIDI-controlled special effects. The band performed at festivals during 2000–2001, including the Big Day Out, Falls Festival and V1. For their European