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The River Medina runs from Cowes and East Cowes, down into Newport - and is home to a number of yacht clubs, marinas and businesses.
The Medina Estuary is a great place for wildlife; its tidal waters, saltmarsh and mudflats are home to a wide range of plants and animals that are specially adapted to living in the challenging conditions. Saltmarshes are essential to the estuary's ecosystem.
They contain rare and vulnerable plants and provide nutrients for invertebrates that are food for water birds. They are important resting and feeding sites throughout the tidal cycle from late October to early March and a safe haven for young birds in summer.
Saltmarshes help to reduce bank erosion by absorbing boat wash but are very vulnerable to trampling and sea level rise. Intertidal mud contains huge numbers of worms and snails that support the birds that spend the winter in the estuary.
When the mud is underwater the birds retreat to roost on the saltmarsh or sometimes the pontoons in Cowes fairway. Wading birds like dunlins, oystercatchers and lapwings can often be seen on pontoons at High Water and the buoys, navigation markers and piles provide a convenient resting spot for cormorants and terns in the summer.
There are also plenty of places to eat and drink as you make your way down the River Medina, why not take a gentle walk from Newport - along the river - and make your way down to the Folly Inn, before continuing your walk into East Cowes.
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COWES
A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will be held between the 9th and 12th October 2025 at Northwood House, Cowes. The festival will once again be providing a varied and exciting programme with…
WEST COWES
Cowes
Get the glow sticks ready and join us for a 80's and 90's part on the water. Grab the neon and come party with us. A great way to see the island from the water. Join us for our 80s & 90s summer boat Party on Friday 25th July.
Dance the evening…
COWES
Quirky and delicious vodkas and vodka liqueurs made with ingredients grown on their own farm.
Cowes
Join in the fun of Cowes Week with guitar and harmonica duo Black Daniels. Watch the racing, enjoy the bar and have fun!
WEST COWES
Bought 1793, and extensively renovated in 1837, Northwood House was part of a huge estate owned by the Ward family. The manor house was the venue for Victorian high society balls and parties, many of which were attended by Queen Victoria, Prince
WEST COWES
Based in Cowes on the sunny Isle of Wight, UKSA’s 4-acre waterfront location offers a range of accommodation options for arranged groups, students, and clubs. Rooms available include dormitory-style bunk rooms, en-suite rooms and wheelchair…
Cowes
Explore this unique museum in Cowes, home to three centuries of yachting and maritime history.
ISLANDWIDE
he Wayfarer Cycle Touring Club Isle of Wight Randonnee is a non-competitive cycle ride established by the Wayfarers in 1985.
COWES
Cowes Cabs, the professional and reliable taxi service, serving all destinations to and from Cowes and Newport on the Isle of Wight.
COWES
We love anything hand or artisan made! From our Fairtrade Baskets to handmade felt cushions to our highstreetmarket of fresh fruit and…
COWES
Storeroom2010 is an award winning furniture re-use charity serving the IOW community.
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