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St Catherine's Oratory ruin, Chale, Isle of Wight. Open Daily. Free Admission.

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Accessibility

From the car park there are steep steps and an uphill 400 metre footpath to reach the Oratory.

Brief description

Ruined 14th Century oratory also used as a former Lighthouse, situated on the South coast of the Isle of Wight.

Address

Blackgang Road, Ventnor PO38 2JB

Email

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Phone

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Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-catherines-oratory

Directions

From Newport, leave Southwards on A3020 signposted towards Sandown and Shanklin.

At Blackwater Junction turn right towards Shanklin and follow this road, A3020, into Rookley village.

In the village fork right onto Niton Road, signposted for Blackgang and Niton.

Continue on this road until a cross roads where you turn right onto Appleford Road, again signposted for Chale and Blackgang.

In Chale Green the road becomes the B3399, continue unto you meet the T junction with the A3055 where you turn left.

Just after the turning for the Blackgang Chine you will find the car park for the Oratory on the right hand side.

From Yarmouth Ferry take the A3054 westwards and remain on this road until you reach a roundabout at the junction with the A3055.

Take the A3055 signposted for Freshwater and continue on via Freshwater Bay, where the road becomes known as the Military Road.

Carry along the coast, keeping the sea on your right, and just after the turning for the Blackgang Chine you will find the car park for the Oratory on the right hand side.

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Opening Times

Daily

Transport

Bus Service number 6 operates along the Military Road and stops by the Car Park for the Oratory.

For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33

Amenities

None but "During the summer season, refreshments can be purchased in the car park.

Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

Please be aware: Farm livestock may be present in the fields around the oratory.

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In Chale Village:

Public House

Service Station

Accommodation

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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