Advantages: Relaxing, Tranquil, Magical, Wonderful..... Disadvantages: May be slightly boring for youngsters
Shanklin Chine
After a recent holiday to the wonderful Isle of Wight, a destination which, if you see my other reviews of late, you will see is a destination which holds a special place in my heart. On our last trip, we stayed in the wonderful town of Shanklin which held one of the most tranquil shines on the island, Shanklin Chine. ******Background******
A ‘Shine’ is a name given to a deep narrow ravine which is formed by the water from the sea ... ...is not known exactly when Shanklin Chine was created, though it is thought to reach back at least 10,000 year, making it a wonderful historical place as well as a present day, peaceful escape from every day life. The Shine itself covers approximately three acres, so it is somewhere you can not really go to for a ten minute wander. Shanklin Chine is situated in the main old town of Shanklin which was once a simple fishing village. It has kept its ...
elfbwillow 21.06.2007
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Advantages: Peaceful and very cool on a hot day! Disadvantages: Not suitable for wheelchair users
Stepping into Shanklin Chine is like stepping into another world. Peaceful, tranquil and calm are words that spring to mind when I think back on my visits to Shanklin Chine, and I definitely recommend a visit.
**History and Location**
Shanklin Chine is located in Shanklin Old Village on the Isle of Wight. Shanklin is a small, historic seaside town, located next to Sandown on the Eastern side of the Island. Formation of the Chine or 'gorge' has ... ...Isle of Wight and Dorset. Shanklin Chine drops down 105ft to sea level, and is just over a quarter of a mile long.
You can access the Chine in two ways. The first is from within the Old Village, and you will be walking down the chine. The second way in is from Shanklin beach, and you will be walking back up the chine. There is car parking nearby, though the Chine itself doesn't have an exclusive car park. We've always visited by walking down the ...
amytheduck 19.06.2007 (20.06.2007)
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