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Mountains & hills · South East England

Luccombe Down

In or near Wroxall.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Luccombe Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 231 m.

Downland on the eastern side of Luccombe Down with a view over Shanklin and Sandown - geograph.org.uk - 6504339

Colin Park — 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 · 2.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Luccombe Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 231 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

Luccombe Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers a range of walking trails suitable for various skill levels, providing scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts, making it a noteworthy destination for outdoor activities.

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

Coordinates
50.6111, -1.1934
Parish
Shanklin
Postcode
PO37 6RB
Parliamentary constituency
Isle of Wight East
Nearest railway station
Shanklin — 2.7 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Grange Bank House

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Places to eat & drink

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Pencil Cottage

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Luccombe Down?
Luccombe Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO37 6RB), in the parish of Shanklin.
What is Luccombe Down?
Luccombe Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 231 m.
How do I get to Luccombe Down?
The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 2.7 km away. The nearest town is Wroxall. Drivers can use postcode PO37 6RB.
Is Luccombe Down a protected site?
Yes — Luccombe 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 Luccombe Down?
The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO37 6RB.