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Mountains & hills · South East England

St Catherines Hill

In or near Godshill.

🐾 Dog-friendly

St Catherines Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 236.058 m.

Trig point on St Catherine's Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5383897

Chris Gunns — 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 · 9.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

St Catherines Hill is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 236.058 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: 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 Catherines Hill is a prominent hill located in South-East England. It is known for its natural beauty and offers a range of walking trails. Visitors can expect panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is a notable landmark in the region, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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

Coordinates
50.5933, -1.3037
Parish
Chale
Postcode
PO38 2JB
Parliamentary constituency
Isle of Wight West
Nearest railway station
Shanklin — 9.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Catherines Hill?
St Catherines Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 2JB), in the parish of Chale.
What is St Catherines Hill?
St Catherines Hill — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 236.058 m.
How do I get to St Catherines Hill?
The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 9.8 km away. The nearest town is Godshill. Drivers can use postcode PO38 2JB.
Is St Catherines Hill a protected site?
Yes — St Catherines 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 Catherines Hill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 2JB. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.