St. Catherine's Down, Isle of Wight

Name: St. Catherine's Down
Address: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

#55 among attractions in Isle of Wight

Nature, Natural attraction, Hill

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Facts and practical information

St. Catherine's Down is a chalk down on the Isle of Wight, located near St Catherine's Point, the southernmost point on the island. The Down rises to 240 metres at its highest point, between the towns of Niton and Chale. ()

Elevation: 778 ftCoordinates: 50°35'36"N, 1°18'17"W

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Isle of Wight United Kingdom

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St. Catherine's Down – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blackgang Chine, St. Catherine's Lighthouse, St Catherine's Oratory, St Andrew's Church.

0.6 miSW
Amusement park
Blackgang Chine, Ventnor
15 min walk • Blackgang Chine is the oldest amusement park in the United Kingdom, having opened in 1843. Named after a now-destroyed chine in the soft Cretaceous cliffs, it is about 6 miles from Ventnor at the southern tip of the Isle of Wight just below St Catherine's Down.
1.3 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
St. Catherine's Lighthouse, Isle of Wight
33 min walk • St Catherine's Lighthouse is a lighthouse located at St Catherine's Point at the southern tip of the Isle of Wight. It is one of the oldest lighthouse locations in Great Britain.
~230 ftE
Vernacular architecture, View point, Lighthouse
St Catherine's Oratory, Isle of Wight
2 min walk • St. Catherine's Oratory is a medieval lighthouse on St. Catherine's Down, above the southern coast of the Isle of Wight. It was built by Lord of Chale Walter de Godeton as an act of penance for plundering wine from the wreck of St.
0.6 miW
Church
St Andrew's Church, Isle of Wight
16 min walk • St. Andrew's Church, Chale is a parish church in the Church of England located in Chale, Isle of Wight.
1 miN
50°36'24"N • 1°18'2"W
Hoy Cottage, Isle of Wight
25 min walk • Memorial, Historical place
0.8 miSE
Church
Church of St John the Baptist, Isle of Wight
22 min walk • The Church of St John the Baptist, Niton is a Church of England parish church in Niton, Isle of Wight.

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Which popular attractions are close to St. Catherine's Down?

Nearby attractions include St Catherine's Oratory, Isle of Wight (2 min walk), St Andrew's Church, Isle of Wight (16 min walk), Church of St John the Baptist, Isle of Wight (22 min walk).

How to get to St. Catherine's Down by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Catherine's Down:

Bus

St Catherines Down • Lines: 6 (14 min walk)
Blythe Shute • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)

St. Catherine's Down, Isle of Wight

Facts and practical information

Isle of Wight plan & book

St. Catherine's Down – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Blackgang Chine, Ventnor

St. Catherine's Lighthouse, Isle of Wight

St Catherine's Oratory, Isle of Wight

St Andrew's Church, Isle of Wight

Hoy Cottage, Isle of Wight

Church of St John the Baptist, Isle of Wight

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Catherine's Down?

How to get to St. Catherine's Down by public transport?