Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
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Compton Chine to Steephill Cove is a 629.2 hectares (1,555 acres) Site of Special Scientific Interest which extends from Compton Chine on the south-west coast of the Isle of Wight along the coast, around St. Catherine's Point to Steephill Cove, just west of Ventnor on the south-east coast of the island. This is the largest SSSI area on the island. The site was notified in 2003 for both its biological and geological features.
AreaofsearchIsle of Wight
Grid referenceSZ489763
InterestBiological and Geological
Area629.2 ha (1,555 acres)
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 Location of Compton Chine to Steephill Cove. | |
| Area of search | Isle of Wight |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SZ489763 |
| Interest | Biological and Geological |
| Area | 629.2 ha (1,555 acres) |
| Notification date | 2003 |
| Location map | Natural England |