Mountains & hills · South East England
St Catherine's Hill
In or near Godshill.
St Catherine's Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
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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
- Shanklin · 9.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. St Catherine's Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
St Catherine's Hill is a prominent hill located in South-East England. It is known for its scenic views and natural landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as walking and hiking, attracting visitors looking to explore the countryside. The hill is part of the ancient landscape that reflects the region's geological history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5930, -1.3036
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Chale
- Postcode
- PO38 2JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 9.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609589 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Catherine's Hill?
- St Catherine's Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 2JB), in the parish of Chale.
- What is St Catherine's Hill?
- St Catherine's Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.
- How do I get to St Catherine's Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 2JB.
- Is St Catherine's Hill a protected site?
- Yes — St Catherine's Hill 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 St Catherine's Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 2JB. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.