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Whale Chine

Valley in Hampshire

England

Whale Chine

St Andrew, Chale: Christmas 2021 Christmas has been a special time for two millennia, perhaps especially so during wars and pandemics. In England it traditionally starts with the unveiling of the Harrods Christmas Display in July! All the infant schools I worked at started rehearsals for the Nativity Play as soon as we reurned after Autumn Half Term. As November progresses most shops and a large number of homes have some indication it is "the most wonderful time of the year". Traditionalists usually wait for the first Sunday in Advent; while, for children, Advent Calendar Day marks the start of a chocolatey month! In the past there really were 12 Days of celebration but nowadays people start saying "Did you have a good Christmas?" on the 27th. On the other hand a vicar friend of mine keeps his decorations up until Candlemass, 2nd February...
St Andrew, Chale: Christmas 2021 Credit: Basher Eyre

Whale Chine is a picturesque valley located on the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, England. It is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and dramatic cliffs that provide breathtaking views of the English Channel.

The chine itself is a steep-sided ravine that has been carved by the action of a small stream over thousands of years. The stream cascades down the valley, forming a series of waterfalls and pools along the way, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The chine is flanked by dense woodland, which adds to its charm and provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals.

Access to Whale Chine is via a footpath that winds its way down the valley, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty at a leisurely pace. As visitors descend, they are treated to breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and the azure sea beyond.

The chine is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers, who are drawn to its unspoiled beauty and the opportunity to capture stunning images of the cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife. It also serves as a starting point for coastal walks, with several trails leading to other scenic spots along the coast.

Whale Chine is a truly idyllic location, offering visitors a glimpse of the unspoiled natural beauty that Hampshire has to offer. Whether it is exploring the woodland, marveling at the waterfalls, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the surroundings, a visit to Whale Chine is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.603072/-1.3383663 or Grid Reference SZ4678. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Andrew, Chale: Christmas 2021 Christmas has been a special time for two millennia, perhaps especially so during wars and pandemics. In England it traditionally starts with the unveiling of the Harrods Christmas Display in July! All the infant schools I worked at started rehearsals for the Nativity Play as soon as we reurned after Autumn Half Term. As November progresses most shops and a large number of homes have some indication it is "the most wonderful time of the year". Traditionalists usually wait for the first Sunday in Advent; while, for children, Advent Calendar Day marks the start of a chocolatey month! In the past there really were 12 Days of celebration but nowadays people start saying "Did you have a good Christmas?" on the 27th. On the other hand a vicar friend of mine keeps his decorations up until Candlemass, 2nd February...
St Andrew, Chale: Christmas 2021
Christmas has been a special time for two millennia, perhaps especially so during wars and pandemics. In England it traditionally starts with the unveiling of the Harrods Christmas Display in July! All the infant schools I worked at started rehearsals for the Nativity Play as soon as we reurned after Autumn Half Term. As November progresses most shops and a large number of homes have some indication it is "the most wonderful time of the year". Traditionalists usually wait for the first Sunday in Advent; while, for children, Advent Calendar Day marks the start of a chocolatey month! In the past there really were 12 Days of celebration but nowadays people start saying "Did you have a good Christmas?" on the 27th. On the other hand a vicar friend of mine keeps his decorations up until Candlemass, 2nd February...
St Andrew, Chale: VE Day 75th banner
St Andrew, Chale: VE Day 75th banner
St Andrew, Chale: pulpit detail
St Andrew, Chale: pulpit detail
HM Coastguard on watch near Whale Chine On the day of the 2022 Round the Island race.
HM Coastguard on watch near Whale Chine
On the day of the 2022 Round the Island race.
Advance warning notice for Tour of Britain 2022
Advance warning notice for Tour of Britain 2022
Footpath C17, Chale From the village to the coastal route.
Footpath C17, Chale
From the village to the coastal route.
View to sea near Whale Chine A couple of jet skis burning up the hydrocarbons.
View to sea near Whale Chine
A couple of jet skis burning up the hydrocarbons.
Coastal path SW30 heading east Along a stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion.
Coastal path SW30 heading east
Along a stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion.
Coastguard cottages, Atherfield Point
Coastguard cottages, Atherfield Point
Cliff near Atherfield Point A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. It is a good idea to study the turf for cracks if approaching the edge. The point is caused by a layer of harder rock at a lower level, it may be seen extending out to sea here.
Cliff near Atherfield Point
A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. It is a good idea to study the turf for cracks if approaching the edge. The point is caused by a layer of harder rock at a lower level, it may be seen extending out to sea here.
Cliff east of Atherfield Point A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. It is a good idea to study the turf for cracks if approaching the edge.
Cliff east of Atherfield Point
A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. It is a good idea to study the turf for cracks if approaching the edge.
Cliff near Atherfield Point A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. The point is caused by a layer of harder rock at a lower level, it may be seen extending out to sea here.
Cliff near Atherfield Point
A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. The point is caused by a layer of harder rock at a lower level, it may be seen extending out to sea here.
Path SW30, Atherfield Point A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. It is a good idea to study the turf for cracks if approaching the edge. This part looks suspicious, it may just be mole work, on the other hand the mole may have exploited an easily delved crack.
Path SW30, Atherfield Point
A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. It is a good idea to study the turf for cracks if approaching the edge. This part looks suspicious, it may just be mole work, on the other hand the mole may have exploited an easily delved crack.
Ledge at Atherfield Point A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. The point is caused by layers of harder rock at a lower level, one may be seen extending out to sea here. There is a broader ledge further west, presumably a different stratum.
Ledge at Atherfield Point
A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. The point is caused by layers of harder rock at a lower level, one may be seen extending out to sea here. There is a broader ledge further west, presumably a different stratum.
Cliff, Atherfield Point A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion.
Cliff, Atherfield Point
A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion.
Cliff, Atherfield Point A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. Here a mud flow plays a part.
Cliff, Atherfield Point
A stretch of cliff particularly liable to erosion. Here a mud flow plays a part.
Cliff, Atherfield Point At or near the bottom is a cache of fishing equipment with a braced post. There is a similar post on the cliff top with a lightweight cable heading down, hardly visible at a distance. Perhaps this is the bottom end. The vegetated green strip is the east end of a long ledge that seems to be formed from a bodily slip of a length of cliff top, there is a bench on it, similar to those surviving elsewhere on the cliff top. The ledge rises to the west and appears to be the easy part of a descent on foot to here.
Cliff, Atherfield Point
At or near the bottom is a cache of fishing equipment with a braced post. There is a similar post on the cliff top with a lightweight cable heading down, hardly visible at a distance. Perhaps this is the bottom end. The vegetated green strip is the east end of a long ledge that seems to be formed from a bodily slip of a length of cliff top, there is a bench on it, similar to those surviving elsewhere on the cliff top. The ledge rises to the west and appears to be the easy part of a descent on foot to here.
Lookout post, Atherfield Point A lightweight cable goes down the cliff from the post, possibly connected to the post seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7419923">SZ4579 : Cliff, Atherfield Point</a>. There was a weatherbeaten notice on the post with extracts from some publication detailing the vessels that foundered on the Atherfield Ledge, a rock formation off the point.
Lookout post, Atherfield Point
A lightweight cable goes down the cliff from the post, possibly connected to the post seen in SZ4579 : Cliff, Atherfield Point. There was a weatherbeaten notice on the post with extracts from some publication detailing the vessels that foundered on the Atherfield Ledge, a rock formation off the point.
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Whale Chine is located at Grid Ref: SZ4678 (Lat: 50.603072, Lng: -1.3383663)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Wight

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Located within 500m of 50.603072,-1.3383663
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Lat/Long: 50.5997679/-1.3357883
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 50.6042937/-1.3375131
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Bus Stop
Southdown
Bus: yes
Contact Website: https://www.islandbuses.info/stops/230000010390
Naptan AtcoCode: 230000010390
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Southdown
Naptan Indicator: Adj
Naptan NaptanCode: iowjatd
Naptan Street: Military Road
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Lat/Long: 50.6016436/-1.331648
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Whale Chine
Bus: yes
Contact Website: https://www.islandbuses.info/stops/230000010600
Naptan AtcoCode: 230000010600
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Whale Chine
Naptan Indicator: towards Blackgang
Naptan NaptanCode: iowjdgd
Naptan Street: Military road
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Lat/Long: 50.6039009/-1.3363439
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Bus Stop
Whale Chine
Bus: yes
Contact Website: https://www.islandbuses.info/stops/230000010610
Naptan AtcoCode: 230000010610
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Whale Chine
Naptan Indicator: towards Freshwater Bay
Naptan NaptanCode: iowjdgj
Naptan Street: Military Road
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
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Lat/Long: 50.6042328/-1.3374387
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Ladder Chine
Place: locality
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Lat/Long: 50.6004445/-1.3352941
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Closed in May 2016
Barrier: fence
Lat/Long: 50.6026632/-1.3388605
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Whale Chine
Place: locality
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Lat/Long: 50.602499/-1.3387
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Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.602878/-1.33446
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Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 50.6041918/-1.3376652
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