Wellow, Isle of Wight
For other places with the same name, see Wellow (disambiguation).
Wellow is a village on the Isle of Wight. It is located about two miles east of Yarmouth in the northwest of the island. The name is believed to be of Jutish origin. Recently a proposal to erect a wind farm was rejected after a high profile protest campaign.[1] Located within Wellow are a small chapel, post office, vineyard and several farms including Mattingley and Manor Farm. The Hamstead trail runs through Wellow.
Public transport is provided by buses on Southern Vectis route 7.
Places of Interest
The Headquarters of West Wight Alpacas is situated in Wellow.
Notable People
References
- ↑ "Windfarm plan appeal ditched". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
Coordinates: 50°41′31″N 1°27′14″W / 50.692°N 1.454°W
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