Shanklin Chine

Shanklin Chine is a natural fissure in the cliff, formed by water cutting through sandstone. It drops 105 ft to sea level with dramatic waterfalls, deeply shaded paths which wind their way over a quarter of a mile to the sea. More than 150 varieties of wild plants and many species of moss flourish in the tranquil atmosphere. The Commandos used the Chine during the Second World War as a training ground and a memorial to Royal Marines 40 Commando is at the lower entrance. The Heritage Centre, adjacent to the Gift Shop and Victorian Tea Room, contains the Millennium Exhibition 'Century of Solent Sea and Sail', together with the history of the Chine and the unique PLUTO - Pipeline Under The Ocean display.

Address:

12 Pomona Road
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 6PF

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