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Afton Down, Isle of Wight

#7 among attractions in Isle of Wight

Nature, Natural attraction, View point, Hill
Afton Down
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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.

  • west wight sports centre freshwater1.2 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.

  • farringford estate 2017 freshwater0.8 miNW
    50°40'27"N • 1°31'16"W

    Farringford Estate 2017, Freshwater

    21 min walk • Golf

  • freshwater redoubt isle of wight0.4 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.

  • st agnes church freshwater0.6 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.

  • all saints church freshwater1.1 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.

  • dimbola museum galleries freshwater0.5 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.

  • compton down isle of wight1.1 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.

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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:

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

Where to next? Visit england England region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United Kingdom.

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