Plan your visit
Getting here
50.70654, -1.50004
Best for
6 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternative
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Round the Island Route
Mountain biking
Good match
Named MTB route nearby: Chalk Ridge Extreme
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v17 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km▾
Tennyson TrailWalking route▾
Solent WayWalking route▾
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of WightWalking route12 km▾
Enjoy far-reaching views on this walk over Afton, Brook & Compton Downs. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs & look for their fossilised remains along the coast. Uneven pathways, hilly terrain, gates, stiles & steps. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock
Discover Dansbury trail, Isle of WightWalking route5.4 km▾
A walk over farmland & the Dunsbury Estate. Magnificent coastal views & a chance to learn about the island's coastguard. Watch out for birds such as skylarks and butterflies such as the Glanville fritillary.
Wheatsheaf Lanepublic footpath · 66 m▾
Jireh Placepublic footpath · 41 m▾
Friars Lanepublic footpath · 35 m▾
🚴Cycling
v7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Round the Island RouteCycling route▾
Yarmouth/Freshwater (Route 1)Cycling route▾
N/ACycling route1.9 km▾
N/ACycling route106 m▾
N/ACycling route176 m▾
N/ACycling route844 m▾
🚵Mountain biking
v2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Chalk Ridge ExtremeMountain bike route▾
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Café
Castle Café · 36m
Parking
10 nearby · 44m
Picnic spot
5 · 17m away
Toilets
3 · 57m away
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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