Cranmore, Isle of Wight facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SZ391913 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YARMOUTH |
| Postcode district | PO41 |
| Dialling code | 01983 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | Isle of Wight |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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Cranmore is a small village located on the beautiful Isle of Wight. You can find it about three miles east of Yarmouth. It is in the northwest part of the island. Cranmore is part of the civil parish of Shalfleet.
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Cranmore: A Village on the Isle of Wight
Cranmore is a quiet place known for its natural beauty. It offers a peaceful escape in the countryside. The village is surrounded by green spaces and woodlands.
Getting Around Cranmore
Getting to and from Cranmore is easy. The Southern Vectis bus route 7 serves the village. This bus connects Cranmore to other towns. You can travel to Freshwater, Yarmouth, and Newport. The bus also stops at many places in between.
Cranmore's Special Nature Area
Around Cranmore, there are three special areas. These areas are made up of grassland, scrub, and woodland. They are very important for nature. Because of this, they are called a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
What is a Site of Special Scientific Interest?
A Site of Special Scientific Interest, or SSSI, is a protected area. These sites are chosen because they have rare wildlife or special geology. The three areas near Cranmore cover about 12.4 hectares. That's like 30 football fields! They were officially recognized in 2002. Protecting these areas helps keep nature safe.
Amazing Animals of Cranmore
These special sites are home to many interesting animals. Some of them are quite rare. You might spot a dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius). These tiny creatures are known for sleeping a lot. Another special animal is the red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris). Red squirrels are not common in many parts of England.
You might also see some unique butterflies. The small pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria selene) is a nationally scarce butterfly. Another rare moth found here is the Kent black arches (Meganola albula). Other animals living in Cranmore's SSSI include the adder (Vipera berus), which is a type of snake. There is also the common lizard (Lacerta vivipara). Birdwatchers might even hear the beautiful song of the nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos).
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A view of Cranmore, Isle of Wight.
