Bonchurch Landslip

Devil’s Chimney

The Devil’s Chimney is closed with no explanation. It is, however, a very scenic spot above the cliffs

Devil’s Chimney

The Devil’s Chimney is closed with no explanation. It is, however, a very scenic spot above the cliffs

Spectacular micrclimate

If you are fit enough to climb up and down the steep stairs at the Devil's Chimney, you will be richly rewarded. The landslip area is jungly old growth forest unlike anywhere else on the Island.

Spectacular micrclimate

If you are fit enough to climb up and down the steep stairs at the Devil's Chimney, you will be richly rewarded. The landslip area is jungly old growth forest unlike anywhere else on the Island.

Awaiting repair and reopening of the Coast Path

I began my walk in Sandown, unaware of the path closure in the Bonchurch Landslip until I reached it. You can either turn round and go back to Luccombe, or bravely tackle flights of steep stairs and...