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Island Harbour Marina
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Wight Holiday
November 21, 2019
Located a short drive (or a long walk) from the capital town of the Isle of Wight, between Newport and Ryde, you’ll find an idyllic riverside development of waterfront homes, Restaurant, Marina and access to miles of riverside walks. Island Harbour is the only harbour on the Island to use Lock-gates to maintain the water level at low tide, so it remains a quiet and relaxed area, away from the busier Marinas and shipping areas up the River at Cowes. The Harbour is located about half way down the River Medina, which is a tidal estuary, popular with pleasure boats and visiting yachts. The banks of the Medina are teeming with wildlife, including dozens of species of birds. At the entrance of the Harbour, by the peculiar shaped harbour office (looks like a UFO), you’ll find the start of riverside public footpaths heading north and south along the riverside. The path to the south will take you along the old ‘tow-path’ towards Newport Quay, and this path has recently been rebuilt and is ideal for walkers, cyclists and suitable for pushchairs. The path passes Seaclose park which is the site of the Isle of Wight Festival in June each year. When the festival isn’t taking place, the park is perfect for a family walk and has football pitches, tennis Courts, a skate park and a large children’s play area. If you take the path to the north along the river, you’ll find this path is slightly less defined and ‘wilder’ with the odd bit of Mud during the wetter months. The pathway finishes at the famous Folly Inn, a popular waterside pub which serves great food all day. If you explore a little further, you can continue towards Whippingham and end up at Osborne House, the former home of Queen Victoria. Within the harbour area, you’ll find the Breeze Restaurant & Bar which has extensive outdoor seating offering views of the Marina and surrounding countryside. There is also a large children’s play area at the rear, which is popular all year round. Whilst exploring the area, you are likely to stumble across an interesting feature to the local landscape. The Ryde Queen is a 1930’s Paddle Steamer which has been moored on the riverside since the 1970’s. The ship was used a nightclub in the 70’s and 80’s. It is now possibly beyond repair but does make quite a statement on the landscape and is a great spot for budding photographers.
Located a short drive (or a long walk) from the capital town of the Isle of Wight, between Newport and Ryde, you’ll find an idyllic riverside development of waterfront homes, Restaurant, Marina and access to miles of riverside walks. Island Harbour is the only harbour on the Island to use Lock-gates…
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Mill Lane
Binfield, England