Activities at Ventnor Downs

A sunny view from Ventnor Downs looking down through Coombe Bottom to the sea
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Ventnor Downs: pre-history to Cold War walk

Ventnor Downs, Isle of Wight

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.

  • Challenging
  • 1 hour 30 mins
  • 2.6 miles (4.15km)
Two dog walkers sit on the grass on Ventnor Downs and take in the wide views
Walking trail

Down South: views of Ventnor walk

Ventnor Downs, Isle of Wight

Challenge yourself to this short but particularly steep walk and be rewarded with far-reaching views over the Downs and beyond.

  • Challenging
  • 1 hour 15 mins
  • 2.5 miles (4.0km)
Three walkers on Luccombe Down with fine views over Sandown Bay
Walking trail

Down south: Luccombe and the Landslip walk

Ventnor Downs, Isle of Wight

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. <br><br> Time: 2 hours 15 minutes<br> Distance: 5.6 miles (9 km) Ascent/Descent: 1100' (333m)

  • Challenging
  • 2 hours 15 mins
  • 5.6 miles (9.0km)
A walker passing through a gate at St Boniface Down and Coombe Bottom
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Things to see and do at Ventnor Downs

Ventnor Downs, Isle of Wight

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.