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Shalfleet

Built-up area in Isle of Wight, England

Coordinates:50.702, -1.418
OS grid ref:SZ 41 89
Population:605
Dialling code: 01983 (Isle of Wight)
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Shalfleet is a quiet village and civil parish on the western side of the Isle of Wight, tucked close to the sheltered creeks and saltmarshes around the Newtown estuary and the mouth of the River Yar. The surrounding landscape is classic West Wight countryside: rolling farmland, hedged lanes and a mix of thatched and stone cottages, with the coastal path, sailing and birdlife at nearby nature reserves giving the place a strong outdoor appeal.

Historically the parish has medieval roots and a compact village core of listed buildings, and today its economy is a blend of agriculture, small-scale tourism and local services; community life centres on village events, the church and a village hall that keeps traditions alive while welcoming visitors from Yarmouth and beyond.

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Transport links

  • Southampton Airport 17.4 miles28 km
  • Bournemouth Airport 19.4 miles31.1 km
  • Lymington Pier Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
  • Lymington Town Railway Station 6.6 miles10.7 km

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Local points of interest

  • Northcourt Country house 4.7 miles7.5 km
  • Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 5.9 miles9.6 km
  • Exbury House Estate 6.8 miles11 km
  • Osborne House Historic site 7.3 miles11.7 km
  • Calshot Beach Beach 9 miles14.4 km
  • Cadland House Estate 9.2 miles14.9 km
  • Quarr Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles15.7 km
  • Brading Roman Villa Historic site 11.8 miles19 km
  • Ventnor Beach Beach 11.9 miles19.1 km
  • Hythe Marina Marina 11.9 miles19.2 km
  • Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 12.1 miles19.4 km
  • Hinton House Estate 12.1 miles19.5 km