Mountains & hills · South East England
Merlsey Down
In or near Lake.
Merlsey Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 135 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Havenstreet · 2.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Merlsey Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 135 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: Arreton Down SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Merlsey Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It offers varied terrain suitable for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for hiking and exploration in a natural setting. The area is popular among those seeking a tranquil environment for walking and enjoying the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6819, -1.2269
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Havenstreet and Ashey
- Postcode
- PO30 2JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Havenstreet — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: n295228382 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merlsey Down?
- Merlsey Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 2JQ), in the parish of Havenstreet and Ashey.
- What is Merlsey Down?
- Merlsey Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 135 m.
- How do I get to Merlsey Down?
- The nearest railway station is Havenstreet, about 2.8 km away. The nearest town is Lake. Drivers can use postcode PO30 2JQ.
- Is Merlsey Down a protected site?
- Yes — Merlsey Down is part of the Arreton Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Merlsey Down?
- The nearest railway station is Havenstreet, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 2JQ.