Mountains & hills · South East England
St Martins Down
In or near Wroxall.
St Martins Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 219 m.
Ian S — 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 · 2.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
St Martins Down is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 219 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: 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
St Martins Down is a mountain located in South-East England. It is part of the South Downs National Park, characterised by its chalk hill landscape and expansive views. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails suitable for different abilities, offering opportunities to experience the natural environment. The area is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a notable spot for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6185, -1.2079
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Wroxall
- Postcode
- PO38 3AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: n2933836 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Wroxall War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
St. John's Church, Wroxall
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Wroxall
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
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Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday Park
Campsites · 1.4 km
Ventnor Downs
Forests & woodlands · 1.5 km
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Zoos & aquariums · 1.6 km
Sibden Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
St. Blasius Church, Shanklin
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Wroxall Down
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martins Down?
- St Martins Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 3AY), in the parish of Wroxall.
- What is St Martins Down?
- St Martins Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 219 m.
- How do I get to St Martins Down?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 3AY.
- Is St Martins Down a protected site?
- Yes — St Martins 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 St Martins Down?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 3AY.