Arreton Down

Arreton Down
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationIsle of Wight
Grid referenceSZ540872
InterestBiological
Area29.8 hectares (74 acres)
Notification1979
Location mapNatural England

Arreton Down is a chalk hill in the central part of the Isle of Wight in southern England. It is public access land, with 29.77 hectares (73.6 acres) designated as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and 19 hectares (47 acres) managed as a nature reserve by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. The land is marked by extensive ancient field features as yet unexcavated.