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Shanklin sits on the southeast coast of the Isle of Wight, built on a sandstone cliff that overlooks a wide, sandy bay. The town is split into distinct levels: the seafront with its promenade and traditional beach huts, and the main town above, where you’ll find the train station and local shops. It is one of the few places on the island still connected to the mainland via the Island Line train, which runs up to Ryde Pier Head for the catamaran crossing to Portsmouth. Historically, the town grew significantly during the Victorian era as a health resort, a legacy still visible in the architecture of the villas along the clifftops and the thatched cottages of the Old Village. For those who walk local routes, the town is defined by the Shanklin Chine - a deep, wooded coastal ravine that has cut through the soft cliffs over centuries - and the steep coastal paths that lead south toward Luccombe and Ventnor. While the summers are busy with visitors, the town maintains a steady year-round population supported by its own primary schools and a mix of independent businesses along the High Street and Regent Street.