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Compton Down ridge track looking west

Walk Photo 241405

Compton Down ridge track looking west

Caption - Compton Down ridge track looking west.

Walk 2414 : Compton Down and Five Barrows from Compton Chine

Photographer : Lou Johnson

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Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest island in England. It is known for its coastal scenery, landscape of fields, downs and chines. The Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty lies in the west. With 57 miles of coastline and diverse landscapes its often referred to as "England in miniature". In the west, dramatic coastlines are dominated by chalk downs which end in the Needles stacks. The island's highest point is St Boniface Down, which at 791 feet (241 m) is a Marilyn. The island is popular with walkers. The 70 miles Isle of Wight Coastal Path follows the coastline as far as possible.

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