Shanklin Down Summit View – Shanklin Old Village loop from Shanklin

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Shanklin Down Summit View – Shanklin Old Village loop from Shanklin

Moderate

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Shanklin Down Summit View – Shanklin Old Village loop from Shanklin

03:08

10.8km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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735 m

Bridle Path, Shanklin

Highlight • Trail

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Upper Hyde Cycle Path

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Gets quite busy with cyclists and dog walkers

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Shanklin Down Summit View

Highlight • Summit

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View of Ventnor from St Boniface Down

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View from Bonchurch Down

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The Landslip

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View of Sandown Bay from Haddon's Pits

Highlight • Natural

Haddon's Pits is a nature reserve in the Isle of Wight offering sensational coastal views and a variety of habitats including ponds, wetlands, and grasslands.

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