Mountains & hills · South East England
Bleak Down
In or near Godshill.
Bleak Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 77 m.
Paul Coueslant — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 7.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Bleak Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 77 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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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
Bleak Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and elevated views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers a range of walking trails suitable for various skill levels, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. Visitors can expect a natural setting that reflects the typical features of the region's topography.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6344, -1.2785
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Godshill
- Postcode
- PO38 3JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 7 km
Sources
- osm: n4411949107 (ODbL)
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The Chequers Inn
B&Bs · 1.2 km
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Godshill War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
All Saints' Church, Godshill
Historic churches · 1.6 km
The Essex
Historic pubs · 1.7 km
Godshill
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Tourist Shops
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The Griffin Public House
Historic pubs · 1.9 km
Griffin Maze
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The Lakes Rookley
Caravan parks · 2.2 km
Rookley
Villages · 2.3 km
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Godshill War Memorial
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All Saints' Church, Godshill
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bleak Down?
- Bleak Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 3JY), in the parish of Godshill.
- What is Bleak Down?
- Bleak Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 77 m.
- How do I get to Bleak Down?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 3JY.
- Is Bleak Down a protected site?
- Yes — Bleak Down is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bleak Down?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 3JY.