Forests & woodlands · South East England
Ventnor Downs
In or near Wroxall.
Ventnor Downs is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ventnor Downs is woodland in South-East England. The site is within the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Isle of Wight East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.5 km away. Postcode area PO38.
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Protected designations
- 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
Ventnor Downs is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located in the parish of Ventnor, South-East England. It also falls within the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), highlighting its ecological and scenic significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6055, -1.2002
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Ventnor
- Postcode
- PO38 1QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w34351781 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ventnor Downs?
- Ventnor Downs is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 1QA), in the parish of Ventnor.
- What is Ventnor Downs?
- Ventnor Downs is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ventnor Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 1QA.
- Is Ventnor Downs a protected site?
- Yes — Ventnor Downs is part of the Ventnor Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ventnor Downs free to visit?
- Yes, Ventnor Downs is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ventnor Downs?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 1QA.