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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· South East England

Limerstone Down

In or near Brook.

Limerstone Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 199 m.

Toposcope on Limerstone Down (Worsley Trail) - geograph.org.uk - 6504391

Colin Park 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Limerstone Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 199 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

  • 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

Limerstone Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is characterised by its distinctive chalk downland and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting both casual walkers and seasoned hikers. Visitors can expect a natural landscape that reflects the region's geological history.

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

Coordinates
50.6515, -1.3824
Parish
Brighstone
Postcode
PO30 4AY
Parliamentary constituency
Isle of Wight West

Sources

Other places nearby

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B&Bs Β· South East England

Willses

Willses β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

Chocolate Box Cottage ^ - geograph.org.uk - 6664735πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· South East England

Revd. William Fox

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Museums Β· South East England

Brighstone Museum

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

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Memorials & monuments Β· South East England

Brighstone War Memorial

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Where to eat & stay near Limerstone Down

Places to stay

Brighstone, Isle of Wight - geograph.org.uk - 2491044πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· South East England

Willses

Willses β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.

Muggleton Lane - geograph.org.uk - 8105949πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Thorncross Farm

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

Free↗ thorncrossfarm.co.uk
Landslip at Grange Chine - geograph.org.uk - 6423528πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Grange Farm

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

Brighstone Holiday Centre - geograph.org.uk - 4629758πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Brighstone Holiday Centre (camping)

Brighstone Holiday Centre (camping) β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ brighstone-holidays.co.uk
Coastal path at Brighstone Holiday Centre - geograph.org.uk - 4629768πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· South East England

Brighstone Holiday Centre

Brighstone Holiday Centre β€” a caravan park in england south east.

Seaweed - geograph.org.uk - 3111321πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South East England

Chine Farm Camping Site

Chine Farm Camping Site β€” a campsite in england south east.

β†— chine-farm.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

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.

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

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Eight Bells

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β†— isleofwight.co.uk
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.

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.

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

Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Essex

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Mountains & hills Β· South East England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Limerstone Down?
Limerstone Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 4AY), in the parish of Brighstone.
What is Limerstone Down?
Limerstone Down β€” mountain in england south east. Elevation: 199 m.
How do I get to Limerstone Down?
Drivers can use postcode PO30 4AY.
Is Limerstone Down a protected site?
Yes β€” Limerstone 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 Limerstone Down?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 4AY. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.