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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Bowcombe Down

In or near Carisbrooke.

Bowcombe Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 134 m.

Betty Haunt Lane - Calbourne Road - geograph.org.uk - 8104317

Mr Ignavy β€” 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
Wootton Β· 7.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bowcombe Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 134 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bowcombe Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a variety of walking trails for hikers, with expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna, making it a suitable destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature observers.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6857, -1.3399
Parish
Newport and Carisbrooke
Postcode
PO30 5SS
Parliamentary constituency
Isle of Wight West
Nearest railway station
Wootton β€” 7.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Idlecombe Down - geograph.org.uk - 5676465πŸ“· 5

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Campsites Β· South East England

Windmill Campersite

Windmill Campersite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ windmillcampersite.com
CarisbrookeπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South East England

Carisbrooke

Carisbrooke β€” village on the Isle of Wight, England, UK.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Carisbrooke CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· South East England

Carisbrooke Castle

Carisbrooke Castle β€” motte and bailey castle and museum on the Isle of Wight, England, UK.

Grade IπŸ‘Άβ†— carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk
Newport , Carisbrooke Castle - geograph.org.uk - 6867162πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South East England

Carisbrooke Castle Museum

Carisbrooke Castle Museum β€” a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, CarisbrookeπŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· South East England

Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, Carisbrooke

Church of St. Nicholas in Castro, Carisbrooke β€” church in United Kingdom.

Free↗ carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Bowcombe Down

Places to stay

Castle from Froglands Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3643336πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Windmill Campersite

Windmill Campersite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ windmillcampersite.com
Coleman's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5507151πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Rodgebrook Farm

Rodgebrook Farm β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Newport Minster - geograph.org.uk - 6650857πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· South East England

The Wheatsheaf Inn

The Wheatsheaf Inn β€” a hotel in england south east.

Newport, at the top of Quay Street - geograph.org.uk - 6161273πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South East England

Calverts Hotel

Calverts Hotel β€” a hotel in england south east.

β†— calvertshotel.co.uk
Bunts Hill passing through Bunts Hill Copse - geograph.org.uk - 8106540πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Pigsty Farm

Pigsty Farm β€” a campsite in england south east.

Newport to Cowes Cycleway - geograph.org.uk - 7402075πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Riverside Paddock

Riverside Paddock β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Ford at Carisbrooke - geograph.org.uk - 6610431πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Eight Bells

The Eight Bells in England South East, United Kingdom.

β†— isleofwight.co.uk
The Castle Inn, Newport - geograph.org.uk - 4202354πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

Castle Inn

Castle Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Island VIth Form College - geograph.org.uk - 8283404πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Cranbourne Arms Public House

The Cranbourne Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Newport Minster - geograph.org.uk - 6650857πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· South East England

Papa P's

Papa P's β€” a restaurant in england south east.

The New Inn Shalfleet - geograph.org.uk - 4355621πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· South East England

The New Inn

The New Inn β€” a restaurant in england south east.

The Essex on the High Street , Godshill - geograph.org.uk - 4636601πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Essex

The Essex in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· South East England

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Mountains & hills Β· South East England

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Blue Bell Hill Village sign and disused pub - geograph.org.uk - 3064395πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Blue Bell Hill

Blue Bell Hill β€” a hill or mountain in england london.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bowcombe Down?
Bowcombe Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 5SS), in the parish of Newport and Carisbrooke.
What is Bowcombe Down?
Bowcombe Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 134 m.
How do I get to Bowcombe Down?
The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 5SS.
Is Bowcombe Down a protected site?
Yes β€” Bowcombe Down is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Bowcombe Down?
The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 5SS.