Traditional county: Isle of Wight · Region: South East
Explore Niton, Isle of Wight with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Niton map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Niton |
| Traditional County | Isle of Wight |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.587657 |
| Longitude | -1.284790 |
| Place Type | Village |
The rolling chalk downs and coastal paths form a dramatic backdrop to Niton, a historic hamlet on the Isle of Wight. It lies 5.6 km west of Ventnor (from Ventnor: bearing 262°T, OS grid SZ 507 766), and is situated south-west of Whitwell village. Historically, Niton was a significant port, with its harbour, known as The Undercliff, once a busy hub for smugglers and fishermen. The village itself retains a timeless charm, with its cluster of traditional stone cottages and the ancient St. Catherine's Church, which boasts a remarkable medieval pulpit. The surrounding landscape is part of the Isle of Wight's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering breathtaking views and opportunities for coastal walks. Niton's proximity to the dramatic coastline and its quiet, rural character make it a peaceful retreat.
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Explore Niton, 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: 50.587657, -1.284790. 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.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |