Beach Walk on the Isle of Wight
Dogs allowed if you like a challenge! Nice walks and great views from the car park at end of Old Blackgang Road.
Rocken End is set at the southern end of Chale Bay to the south of Blackgang Chine and just around the corner from the Isle of Wight’s most southerly point. This is one of the most remote spots on the island and faces straight into the elements with very little in the way of protection.
As such it can feel pretty wild, but also it is often deserted.
The northern end of the beach here (Blackgang) is an unofficial nudist beach if you like to get an overall tan? It is not easy to access, either it’s a walk/scramble down from the car park at the end of Old Blackgang Road or it’s a long walk in very fine golden shingle from the west along the beach from the nearest access point off the Military Road.
Once you know the path from the car park (Julie can guide you), it’s OK to scramble down but not if wet, as too slipery! Several kind locals have placed planks across streams and carved steps where needed but remember you have to get back up and the climb is a good 500ft and very steep in places.
Care needs to be taken when swimming - the beach shelves deeply and there are currents that sweep around St Catherine’s Point a half mile to the east.
Nearby Blackgang Chine was once upon a time a spectacular ravine but over the years coastal erosion and landslides have taken their toll with little to indicate its former glory.
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Kingates Farm - Farm Cottage
Prices from £360.00
Character Farm Cottage sleeps 4 in two superking ensuite bedrooms (twin rooms on request). Enclosed dog friendly garden and private use of indoor pool with steam room. Stunning valley views with 2 acre walking paddocks, leading to AONB South Coast foot and cycle paths, award winning gourmet pubs and shops within a mile.
- Enclosed dog friendly garden
- Private use of an indoor pool
- +40% ferry discounts from £47 return
- Direct access to foot paths
- Low 20% deposit
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Kingates Farm - The Stables
Prices from £250.00
This stunning barn conversion sleeps 2 adults has optional private use of a hot tub (discount to balance if NOT required) and indoor pool with steam room. The enclosed dog friendly garden has valley views and 2 acre walking paddocks lead to AONB South Coast paths, several gourmet pubs and shops within a mile.
- Private Hot Tub (discount if NOT required)
- Private use of indoor pool/steam room
- +40% ferry discounts from £47 return
- Dog friendly enclosed garden
- Low 20% deposit
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Kingates Farm - Shepherds Hut
Prices from £180.00
Large traditional Shepherd's Hut sleeping 2, with attached ensuite "boudoir" bathroom, including private use of the indoor pool with steam room! 2 friendly, adult dog/s (+12mths) free of charge with enclosed garden, 2 acre walking paddocks and stunning valley views! Optional Hot Tub (discount to balance if NOT required)!
- Private Hot Tub (discount if NOT required!)
- Private use of indoor pool/steam room
- +40% ferry discounts from £47 return
- Valley views with Sunrise & Stars!
- 2 friendly, adult dogs (+1yr) foc!