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Bunkers on Ventnor Downs

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Bunkers on Ventnor Downs

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Bunkers on Ventnor Downs

Recommended by 42 hikers out of 43

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

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Location: Wroxall, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Shanklin Down, Ventnor Downs & Haddon Pits loop — Isle of Wight

14.1km

04:07

370m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ventnor Downs & the Devil's Chimney loop from Ventnor — Isle of Wight

6.93km

02:08

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Shanklin Old Village – Shanklin Down Summit View loop from Bonchurch

15.5km

04:35

430m

420m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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mi1994

May 14, 2019

This group of downs contains the Island's highest point (St Boniface Down), and is a large area of Access Land owned by the National Trust. In the 1km (0.6 miles) between the highest point and the coast, perched on the steep slopes, is the town of Ventnor (part of the largest urban landslide complex in Northern Europe). The highest point itself is occupied by Ventnor Radar Station, so you can't go and stand on it. However, the benefit of this is that there is a (rather steep) access road right up to the top, with lots of (free!) places to park along its length. The road continues (unmade) beyond the radar station to Bonchurch Down, where there is another viewpoint and car park.

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: Wroxall, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Bunkers on Ventnor Downs

1. Shanklin Down, Ventnor Downs & Haddon Pits loop — Isle of Wight

2. Ventnor Downs & the Devil's Chimney loop from Ventnor — Isle of Wight

3. Shanklin Old Village – Shanklin Down Summit View loop from Bonchurch

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