Shanklin, village and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England
Shanklin is a town on the Isle of Wight along England's south coast, built into the cliffsides. The settlement divides into an old village section at the top and a seaside resort area at the bottom, connected by steep streets.
The town developed in the 1800s as a seaside resort when railways connected the Isle of Wight to the mainland. The steep landscape created two separate centers that remain distinct today.
The steep pathways between the two town sections require good fitness and sturdy shoes. Walking through both areas allows you to experience different sides of the same place.
Shanklin Chine, a forested ravine, connects the two town sections and provides a green passage with streams and steps. This blend of built areas and natural features makes the layout remarkably different from typical seaside towns.
Location: Isle of Wight
Website: http://shanklintowncouncil.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.63100,-1.17340
Latest update: December 20, 2025 16:07
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