Mountains & hills · South East England
Garstons Down
In or near Carisbrooke.
Garstons Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 164.3 m.
N Chadwick — 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 · 8.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Garstons Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 164.3 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: Garston's Down SSSI
- 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
Garstons Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers visitors a natural landscape suitable for walking and outdoor activities. The area is characterised by its scenic views and varied terrain, appealing to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. The mountain provides opportunities for exploration and connection with the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6644, -1.3256
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Chillerton and Gatcombe
- Postcode
- PO30 3EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 8.5 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'
Vineyards · 1.3 km
St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Gatcombe House
Stately homes · 1.5 km
Bridge At Gatcombe House
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Sheat Manor
Stately homes · 1.8 km
Chillerton Down
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Chillerton Down
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Great Whitcombe Whitcombe Manor
Manor houses · 2.0 km
Windmill Campersite
Campsites · 2.2 km
Chalk Ridge Extreme
Mountain bike trails · 2.3 km
Monkham
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Berry Hill
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Nearby
📷 3Vineyards · South East England
Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'
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St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe
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Gatcombe House
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Where to eat & stay near Garstons Down
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garstons Down?
- Garstons Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 3EQ), in the parish of Chillerton and Gatcombe.
- What is Garstons Down?
- Garstons Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 164.3 m.
- How do I get to Garstons Down?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 3EQ.
- Is Garstons Down a protected site?
- Yes — Garstons Down is part of the Garston's Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Garstons Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 3EQ. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.