Mountains & hills · South East England
Bonchurch Down
In or near Wroxall.
Bonchurch Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 219 m.
Lewis Clarke — 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 · 3.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Bonchurch Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 219 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: Ventnor Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bonchurch Down is a mountain located in South-East England. This prominent peak offers a variety of walking trails for visitors, providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, making it a suitable destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature watchers. Facilities for visitors may include picnic areas and parking, enhancing the outdoor experience.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6049, -1.1865
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Ventnor
- Postcode
- PO38 1PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: n4385972952 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Bonchurch Manor
Stately homes · 0.4 km
Landslip Recreational Area
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Bronze Age Burrial Barrow
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.5 km
Bonchurch War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Wishing Seat
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Ventnor oppidum
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Old St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Bonchurch
Vineyards · 0.7 km
Monks Bay
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
St Boniface Down
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Steel Bay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bonchurch Down?
- Bonchurch Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 1PU), in the parish of Ventnor.
- What is Bonchurch Down?
- Bonchurch Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 219 m.
- How do I get to Bonchurch Down?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 1PU.
- Is Bonchurch Down a protected site?
- Yes — Bonchurch Down is part of the Ventnor Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bonchurch Down?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 1PU.