Compton Bay by Lucy Sugden Weaving Artist
Compton Bay and Downs
Compton Bay and Downs are two great spots to visit in the Isle of Wight.
Compton Bay is a great spot for surfing, with its waves perfect for beginners and experienced surfers alike. Walking along the Downs is a great way to take in the stunning views, and you might even spot some wildlife along the way.
Both Compton Bay and Downs are great spots to visit if you’re looking for a fun day out.
Compton Bay is perfect for surfing, with its waves ideal for beginners and experienced surfers alike.
The Downs are great for taking in the stunning views, and you might even spot some wildlife along the way
If you’re lucky, you might even find some fossils!
At the end of the Jurassic Period, around 120 million years ago, the world was home to dinosaurs and you can search for their fossilized foot casts in the sand near Hanover Point.
The best place to search for fossils on ‘Dinosaur Island’ is on the beach at Compton Bay. Not only is it Europe’s richest source of dinosaur remains, but it also contains other intriguing finds.
Compton Bay and Downs is in Isle Of Wight AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 21 May 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Compton Bay and Downs Information
Compton Bay and Downs Address
Compton, Newport
PO30 4HB
Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/compton-bay-and-downs/
Get directionsLocal History around Compton Bay and Downs
There are some historic monuments around including:
Long barrow and part of a round barrow cemetery 130m SSE of Freshwater Bay Golf Clubhouse, on Afton DownBowl barrow 350m north east of Compton FarmCastle Hill earthworkBowl barrow 650m SE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay DownBowl barrow 830m SE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay DownLong mortuary enclosure on Tennyson Down, 800m west of Freshwater Bay HouseBowl barrow known as 'Black Barrow': 670m NNE of Longstone FarmhouseBowl barrow on Tapnell DownBowl barrow in woodland on Shalcombe Down: 200m south west of Shalcombe ManorYarmouth CastleBowl barrow 540m NNW of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone DownThree bowl barrows 700m SE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay DownRound barrow cemetery on East Afton DownMedieval settlement and cultivation remains at NewtownTwo bowl barrows 250m south-west of Calbourne BottomRound barrow cemetery on Brook Down known as 'Five Barrows'Round barrow 870m north east of Brook Hill HouseThe Longstone: a long barrow 60m south of Longstone CottageThree confluent bowl barrows 340m ESE of Freshwater Bay Golf Clubhouse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Afton DownTwo bowl barrows 440m north of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone DownBowl barrow 200m south east of Freshwater Bay Golf Clubhouse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Afton DownBowl barrow on Mottistone Common: 300m west of Longstone CottageBell barrow on Shalcombe Down: 500m south west of Shalcombe ManorRock Roman villaThree bowl barrows 280m south east of Freshwater Bay Golf Clubhouse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Afton DownRound barrow 600m south east of Sudmoor CottageBouldnor BatteryBowl barrow in Coombe Plantation on Chessell Down: 710m north west of Longstone CottageRound barrow 550m SSE of Gottenleaze CottagesTwo bowl barrows 460m NNW of Longstone Cottage: part of a round barrow cemetery on Mottistone DownBowl barrow in Coombe Plantation on Chessell Down: 830m north west of Longstone CottageGolden Hill Fort: buried remains and outer defencesBowl barrow 340m south east of Freshwater Bay Golf Clubhouse: part of a round barrow cemetery on Afton DownA bowl barrow and a bell barrow 600m SSE of Shalcombe Manor: part of a round barrow cemetery on Pay Down.
