Mountains & hills · South East England
Shanklin Down
In or near Wroxall.
Shanklin Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 235 m.
Paul Coueslant — 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 · 2.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Shanklin Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 235 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 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Greatwood and Cliff Copses SSSI
- 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
Shanklin Down is a prominent hill located in South-East England. This natural feature offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular spot for walking and outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a mix of grassy slopes and wooded areas, making it suitable for various levels of walking. The site is part of the Isle of Wight's natural beauty, contributing to the region's appeal for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6183, -1.1987
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Shanklin
- Postcode
- PO37 6QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: n2433345 (ODbL)
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B&Bs · 1.6 km
King Harry's Bar
Historic pubs · 1.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shanklin Down?
- Shanklin Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO37 6QZ), in the parish of Shanklin.
- What is Shanklin Down?
- Shanklin Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 235 m.
- How do I get to Shanklin Down?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO37 6QZ.
- Is Shanklin Down a protected site?
- Yes — Shanklin Down is part of the Greatwood and Cliff Copses SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ventnor Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shanklin Down?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO37 6QZ.