Afton Down, Isle of Wight

Name: Afton Down
Address: Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

#9 among attractions in Isle of Wight

Nature, Natural attraction, View point, Hill

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Afton Down is a chalk down near the village of Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. Afton Down faces Compton Bay directly to the west, while Freshwater is approximately one mile north. ()

Coordinates: 50°40'8"N, 1°30'18"W

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Isle of Wight United Kingdom

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Afton Down – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: West Wight Sports Centre, Farringford Estate 2017, Freshwater Redoubt, St Agnes' Church.

1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater
32 min walk • West Wight Sports and Community Centre is a registered charity providing sports, health and fitness to the West Wight.
0.8 miNW
50°40'27"N • 1°31'16"W
Farringford Estate 2017, Freshwater
21 min walk • Golf
0.4 miW
Forts and castles
Freshwater Redoubt, Isle of Wight
11 min walk • Freshwater Redoubt, also known as Fort Redoubt is an old Palmerston fort built in Freshwater Bay on the western end of the Isle of Wight. Construction work for the fort began in 1855 and was completed in 1856. It was finally sold in 1928 and has now been converted into a private residence.
0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Agnes' Church, Freshwater
16 min walk • St Agnes' Church, Freshwater is a parish church in the Church of England located in Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
~850 ftNE
50°40'16"N • 1°30'11"W
Freshwater Golf Club, Freshwater
5 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
1.1 miN
Church
All Saints' Church, Freshwater
28 min walk • All Saints' Church, Freshwater is a parish church in the Church of England located in Freshwater, Isle of Wight.
0.5 miNW
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Dimbola Museum & Galleries, Freshwater
14 min walk • Dimbola was the Isle of Wight home of the Victorian pioneer photographer Julia Margaret Cameron from 1860 to 1875. It is now owned by the Julia Margaret Cameron Trust, which runs the Dimbola Museum and Galleries.
1.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Compton Down, Isle of Wight
28 min walk • Compton Down is a hill on the Isle of Wight just to the east of Freshwater Bay. It is part of the chalk ridge which forms the "backbone" of the Isle of Wight. It runs east to west, is approximately three miles long and is predominantly grass downland.
1.2 miE
50°39'54"N • 1°28'38"W
Compton Cottages, Isle of Wight
32 min walk • Beach, Park, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Afton Down?

Nearby attractions include Freshwater Redoubt, Isle of Wight (11 min walk), Dimbola Museum & Galleries, Freshwater (14 min walk), St Agnes' Church, Freshwater (16 min walk).

How to get to Afton Down by public transport?

The nearest stations to Afton Down:

Bus

Southdown Road • Lines: 12 (4 min walk)
Freshwater Bay • Lines: 12 (10 min walk)