Viewpoints · South East England
Blackgang Viewpoint
In or near Godshill.
Blackgang Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackgang Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency. Postcode area PO38.
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Official information
Blackgang Viewpoint is a scenic location on the Isle of Wight offering breathtaking views of the Tennyson Heritage Coast and the Jurassic Coast. Visitors can explore coastal paths, enjoy local wildlife, and see a unique sculpture made from reclaimed sea glass. The area is rich in natural history and features evidence of ancient human activity.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackgang Viewpoint is a viewpoint located in Chale, South-East England. It is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.5874, -1.3094
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Chale
- Postcode
- PO38 2JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Official site
- www.gifttonature.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n11076936283 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackgang Viewpoint?
- Blackgang Viewpoint is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 2JB), in the parish of Chale.
- What is Blackgang Viewpoint?
- Blackgang Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackgang Viewpoint?
- Drivers can use postcode PO38 2JB.
- Is Blackgang Viewpoint a protected site?
- Yes — Blackgang Viewpoint is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Blackgang Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Blackgang Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackgang Viewpoint?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 2JB. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.