Ventnor Downs

Paths criss-cross the slopes of Coombe Bottom on the Isle of Wight — The lower slopes of Coombe Bottom on Ventnor Downs

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Our car parks are open. We have limited spaces, so if the car park is full please come back another time.

Dramatic views from the highest point on the Island

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Family walking in the woodland at Box Hill, Surrey

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

We’ve opened more than 135 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

Ventnor Downs

Things to see and do

A walker passing through a gate at St Boniface Down and Coombe Bottom

See what you can get up to

With an abundance of wildlife for you to spot and glorious walks aplenty, you may have a hard time fitting everything we have to offer into one day trip.

View from Freshwater Bay of Tennyson Down, Isle of Wight

More about visiting the Isle of Wight

Whether its walking, cycling, family fun, wildlife or history that interests you, you can find it all on the Isle of Wight.

Walking

A sunny view from Ventnor Downs looking down through Coombe Bottom to the sea

Pre-history to Cold War walk

From Bronze Age burial barrows to secretive Cold War underground nuclear operations, this short but challenging walk will take you down an interesting historical path.

Three walkers on Luccombe Down with fine views over Sandown Bay

Luccombe and the Landslip walk

Admire autumn colours of heather and bracken on this invigorating walk in the south of the Island, with splendid far-reaching views to Culver Down in the east.

Time: 2 hours
Distance: 4.5 miles (7.2 km)