Blackgang Isle of Wight Map

About Blackgang

Blackgang, a hamlet on the Isle of Wight, surveys the shifting moods of the English Channel. It lies 7.5 km west of Ventnor (from Ventnor: bearing 264°T, OS grid SZ 488 767), and is situated south-south-east of Chale village. The air here carries the salt tang of the sea, a constant reminder of its exposed position on the island's southern coast. The landscape around Blackgang is a dramatic theatre of chalk cliffs and ancient landslips, where the earth itself seems to have surrendered to the relentless pull of the ocean. Even on a calm day, the sea’s presence is palpable, its deep blue hues an ever-present backdrop to the quietude of the hamlet. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, almost honeyed glow over the weathered stone of the few dwellings that comprise Blackgang, imbuing them with a gentle, timeless charm.

About This Blackgang Map Page

Explore Blackgang, Isle of Wight, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.588431, -1.311858. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.