Sibden Hill

Hill, Mountain in Hampshire

England

Sibden Hill

Old Breakwater Old breakwater on the beach beneath the cliffs at Luccombe. Culver Down just visible in the background across Sandown Bay. — Old Breakwater Credit: Mark Pilbeam

Sibden Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated in the South Downs National Park, it is part of a range of rolling hills that stretch across the region. Sibden Hill is known for its commanding position and offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

With an elevation of approximately 250 meters (820 feet), Sibden Hill is not particularly high, but its strategic location provides an excellent vantage point over the picturesque Hampshire countryside. The hill is covered in lush green grass and offers a tranquil setting for visitors to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

The hill is easily accessible, with several footpaths and trails leading to its summit. These paths wind through meadows, woodlands, and hedgerows, allowing walkers and hikers to experience the diverse flora and fauna of the region. As visitors ascend the hill, they are rewarded with breathtaking views of the rolling hills, idyllic farmland, and quaint villages dotted throughout the landscape.

Sibden Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. Many nature enthusiasts visit the area to observe and photograph these creatures in their natural habitat. The hill's rich biodiversity and unspoiled environment make it a haven for conservationists and nature lovers alike.

Overall, Sibden Hill offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty, panoramic views, and diverse wildlife make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking tranquility and a connection with nature in the heart of Hampshire.

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Sibden Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.628899/-1.1900303 or Grid Reference SZ5781. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Breakwater

Old breakwater on the beach beneath the cliffs at Luccombe. Culver Down just visible in the background across Sandown Bay.

Mark Pilbeam

Sandown Bay

As viewed from Shanklin Down. Shanklin is in the foreground, Sandown in the centre near the pier and Culver Cliff bringing up the furthest point of the cliffs.

Simon Carey

Shanklin Down

Looking up the combe from the bridleway that links Shanklin Down with Middle Barn,

Simon Carey

A3055 heading to Shanklin

A3055 by Luccombe Farm heading to Shanklin

Shaun Ferguson

Coastal path

Coastal path heading down to Luccombe village

Shaun Ferguson

Parting of the Ways

The Coastal Footpath continues along the top of the cliffs, generally well wooded, whilst the path to the right goes to Luccombe Farm.

Peter Trimming

Luccombe Jam Man

I presume that this display is as much for local customers as passing trade. I was travelling light, so could not be tempted.

Peter Trimming

Footpath Near Luccombe

This is the Coastal Footpath, and it runs straight across the garden of this house!

Peter Trimming

View across fields from A3055 north of Nansen Hill

John Firth

Luccombe Jam Man

This table has become a well-known stopping point on the coastal path between Ventnor and Shanklin, as people buy a memento of their visit. Just in case you think he is being very trusting, the money box is welded to the table, which is chained to the footpath signpost.

Graham Horn

Shanklin Down

This is a good bridleway on broad downland towards the radar and radio masts at St. Boniface Down SZ5678. It is usually much more popular with walkers.

Graham Horn

From Shanklin Down

Looking north-west from the wide downland with St. Martin's Down SZ5680 to the right and Wroxall SZ5579 in the valley to the left.

Graham Horn

View from Shanklin Down

There is not much interest in the scrubby downland in the foreground. The interest lies in the view, towards Shanklin SZ5881 and round Sandown Bay to Culver Down SZ6385 the eastern end of the island.

Graham Horn

The end of the road from Shanklin

The coastal footpath follows roads out of Shanklin, and at this point enters woodland at the end of the road.

David Smith

Coastal footpath in the woods of Luccombe Cliff

David Smith

High Street, Shanklin â 1978

Providing an 'olde-tyme' backdrop to a venerable bus. Southern Vectis 702 is a Bristol K with ECW bodywork, new to the company in 1939 and converted for open top services in 1959. When this view was taken she was already approaching her 40th year of service with the company, and although seen here on a private charter, was still regularly used on normal services. In 2021, now affectionately called 'The Old Girl', she is still in service, although now only used for special private charter work. As such, she holds the UK, and possibly world, record for a bus in continuous service with the same operator. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Bus station and garage, Shanklin â 1978

Many major bus companies between the 1930s and 1950s combined garaging of buses with passenger terminals, and Southern Vectis was no exception. This view shows the scene when Southern Vectis was part of the National Bus Company. The bus is a Leyland National, no.883. This was the standard single deck bus developed for the NBC in the early 1970s and was found throughout the UK, with over 7000 being built. The site is now occupied by a supermarket Link with bus services now loading at the kerbside on Landguard Road. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust