Shorwell Isle of Wight Map

About Shorwell

Shorwell holds a quiet charm, a place where the Isle of Wight's green heart beats with a gentle, steady pulse. It lies 7.6 km south-west of Newport (from Newport: bearing 215°T, OS grid SZ 455 829), and is situated east of Brighstone village. The village unfolds around a venerable church, its ancient stones warmed by the sun, overlooking fields that roll like a soft, verdant sea. A cluster of cottages, their roofs a pleasing jumble of thatch and tile, huddle together as if sharing secrets of centuries past. The air here often carries the faint, sweet scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that speaks of enduring rural life. In summer, the village green, a patch of emerald velvet, invites lingering, a place where shadows lengthen and the day seems to pause. Shorwell, though small, possesses a palpable sense of belonging, a continuity that resonates in the very stillness of its lanes.

About This Shorwell Map Page

Explore Shorwell, 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: 50.644343, -1.356456. 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.