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View of Chillerton Down – View of Garstons Down loop from Shorwell

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View of Chillerton Down – View of Garstons Down loop from Shorwell

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View of Chillerton Down – View of Garstons Down loop from Shorwell

03:54

13.8km

290m

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: April 23, 2026

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Isle of Wight National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 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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4.39 km

View of the Chalk Downlands, Isle of Wight National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marvel at the wonderous curves of the chalky downlands. It looks very much like the Yorkshire Wolds just here, made famous by the artist David Hockney.

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5.03 km

Barcham's Copse

Forest

6.00 km

Bowcombe Farm Lane Chalk Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Linking Bowcombe Farm Lane and Gatcombe, this doubletrack chalky trail is a great linking track, especially in the dry! It's a little chunky and loose in places, so take care, but it's not at all steep.

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6.05 km

Chalky Trail Through Isle of Wight Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a lovely bit of trail. A chalky way through the fields surrounded by wide open skies and the rolling downlands.

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7.57 km

View of Garstons Down

Highlight • Natural

Garstons Downs has been listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) since 1971 as it is an important area of untouched chalkland. It can be fairly quiet up …

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12.3 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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12.3 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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13.7 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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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

1.37 km

1.16 km

659 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

3.40 km

1.67 km

524 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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View of Chillerton Down – View of Garstons Down loop from Shorwell

View of Chillerton Down

View of the Chalk Downlands, Isle of Wight National Landscape

Bowcombe Farm Lane Chalk Trail

Chalky Trail Through Isle of Wight Downs

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