Freshwater Isle of Wight Map

About Freshwater

Freshwater, on the western edge of the Isle of Wight, holds a quiet dignity. It lies 3.3 km south-west of Yarmouth (from Yarmouth: bearing 218°T, OS grid SZ 335 871), and is situated south-east of Colwell village. The landscape here rolls with a gentle, almost sighing cadence towards the chalk cliffs, where the sea air carries the brine and the cries of gulls. The village itself, often overlooked in the rush for the more dramatic coastal vistas, possesses a certain unassuming beauty, a collection of houses that seem to have settled contentedly into the land over generations. A particular quality of light often bathes Freshwater in the late afternoon, a softened gold that clings to the stone walls and illuminates the green expanse of the downs, hinting at a history that predates the modern world.

About This Freshwater Map Page

Explore Freshwater, 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: 50.682863, -1.526111. 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.