On 1st March 2011, Brading Down became the seventh Local Nature Reserve to be designated on the Island and the first since 1993. |
Brading Down lies at the eastern end of the central part of the chalk Downs, to the west of the gap where the town of Brading is situated. It is crossed by the main Newport to Brading road and footpaths B28, B29, B42, B41 and B65 provide access on foot. |
Brading Down provides an impressive viewpoint for visitors to the east of the Island. The Isle of Wight Council owns 35 hectares of south facing chalk grassland, which is crisscrossed by bridleways and footpaths. The main area of Brading Down is fenced and grazed but access is available from the car parks bordering the main Newport to Brading Road. |
Brading Town Council has created educational leaflets about the local environment of Brading. Feel free to download these leaflets and print copies. Alternatively visit the Brading Centre, West Street, Brading where you can obtain hard copies of the leaflets. You can download a Brading Down factsheet here which contains a map of the site and things to look out for during your visit. Click here if you would like to find out more about getting involved with your local nature reserve. |
Page last updated on: 21/03/2011