View of Chillerton Down – St Peter's Church loop from Shorwell

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View of Chillerton Down – St Peter's Church loop from Shorwell

Easy

5.0

(4)

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View of Chillerton Down – St Peter's Church loop from Shorwell

01:30

5.36km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.48 km

View of Chillerton Down

Highlight • Viewpoint

You will have seen Chillerton Down, long before you arrived on the top of the chalk downland, as its tall mast, part of the Chillerton Down transmitting station is a landmark for miles around.

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2.54 km

View of Isle of Wight National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.69 km

Chillerton Down — Grassy Berm Descent

Highlight • Trail

One of the best descents I've enjoyed on the island! This is a grassy track off of Chillerton Down with fabulous views to the south, and it's bermed up both …

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2.78 km

Grassy Downhill Trail, Isle of Wight National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Really fun grassy downhill (West - East)

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3.90 km

View of the Isle of Wight Countryside and Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here if you look south you can see over the rural countryside to the sea. Look north and you'll see the mast up on the top of Chillerton Downs.

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3.92 km

View of Chillerton Downs and the Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here if you look south you can see over the rural countryside to the sea. Look north and you'll see the mast up on the top of Chillerton Downs.

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5.24 km

St Peter's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This medieval church houses impressive 15th century paintings of St Christopher. It hosts a variety of special events such as a pet service and a flower festival.

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5.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

501 m

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.13 km