Freshwater South
Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.674, -1.499 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SZ 35 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Freshwater South is a coastal ward at the western tip of the Isle of Wight, taking in the southern slopes and shoreline around Freshwater Bay. The landscape is dominated by chalk cliffs and rolling downs, with dramatic sea views towards The Needles and Alum Bay, and it is popular with walkers following the South West Coast Path.
The local economy leans on tourism, holiday accommodation and small-scale farming, while the community retains a village feel with local shops and clubs. There are notable historic and cultural links nearby - Farringford (Tennyson’s home) and Afton Down (site of the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival) give the area a strong literary and musical heritage alongside its natural attractions.
Postcode districts covering Freshwater South
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 17.6 miles
- Portsmouth 20.8 miles
- Bournemouth 16.4 miles
- Poole 20.7 miles
- Gosport 17.8 miles
- Waterlooville 24.7 miles
- Fareham 18.4 miles
- Eastleigh 22.1 miles
- Eastleigh Town 20.7 miles
- Christchurch 11.9 miles
- Totton 17 miles
- Totton and Eling 16.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Freshwater Parish 0.7 miles
- Freshwater and Totland Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Freshwater North & Yarmouth Ward 1.9 miles
- Norton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Yarmouth Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Totland Parish 2.4 miles
- Totland & Colwell Ward 2.4 miles
- Bouldnor Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Shalfleet Built-up area 4 miles
- Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet Ward 4.4 miles
- Brighstone Built-up area 4.8 miles
- Calbourne, Newtown and Porchfield Parish 5.2 miles
Example postcodes in Freshwater South
PO40 9DH, PO40 9FD, PO40 9QU, PO40 9EB, PO40 9BP, PO40 9NU, PO40 9BN, PO40 9DU, PO40 9BL … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 16.7 miles
- Southampton Airport 20.1 miles
- Lymington Pier Railway Station 6 miles
- Lymington Town Railway Station 6.3 miles
Hotels in Freshwater South Ad
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 5.5 miles
- Northcourt Country house 6.6 miles
- Hinton House Estate 9.6 miles
- Exbury House Estate 9.7 miles
- Hinton Admiral Estate 10.3 miles
- Avon Beach Beach 11 miles
- Osborne House Historic site 11.3 miles
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 11.6 miles
- Cadland House Estate 12.1 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 12.6 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles
- New Forest Forest 13.8 miles