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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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Islandwide
Voi offers electric scooter and bike hire in Cowes, Newport or Ryde, making it the perfect way to travel around our island sustainably.
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…
Islandwide
Voi offers electric scooter and bike hire in Cowes, Newport or Ryde, making it the perfect way to travel around our island sustainably.
COWES
Situated within the heart of the vibrant yachting town of Cowes on the Isle of Wight, The Anchor is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Located opposite Cowes Yacht Haven, just a short stroll from the Red Jet ferry terminal which provides…
Medina Road, Cowes
ECHOES OF THE SUN & MOON Echo Me Sound Therapy & Isle Of Wight Reiki
An intuitive Mini Retreat of divine power and illumination of the hidden self.
Saturday 21st June | 6.30pm - 9.30pm
The Wight Wellbeing Collective, Cowes
…
COWES
Welcome to York Cottage, a beautifully styled coastal-inspired retreat perfectly positioned in the vibrant heart of Cowes. Light, airy, and thoughtfully designed, this charming home offers a quick, smart, and easy-to-navigate layout, making it…
COWES
Follow in the footsteps of literary greats like Edward Lear, Robert Graves and AA Milne, with the Isle of Wight Literary Heroes Trail
Cowes
With nearly 90 vessels The Classic Boat Museum has an impressive collection. Each vessel will tell a fascinating story of the maritime history of the Isle of Wight and Solent waters.
Cowes
Iconic Northwood House, which is set in beautiful Northwood Park in the heart of Cowes, has a rich history of hosting events and celebrations of all kinds. It is one of the busiest wedding venues on the Island hosting ceremonies and receptions…
East Cowes
East Cowes Marina welcomes visiting yachts and motor boats all year round to our 360 berth marina on the sunny and sheltered banks of the river Medina.
COWES
Head to MOOCOW’s stylish, futuristic bar and garden for a taste of the unusual. The modern interior is full of quirky touches, splashes of colour and clean lines, making an airy and comfortable space to dine and have a drink.
COWES
Here at Murrays we search hard to source the very best and freshest local, and regional ingredients to compile our ever changing menus. Choose from the set price lunch and dinner menus or our Catch of the day board.
EAST COWES
Perfectly located on the picturesque waterfront of the Medina River in East Cowes, The Lifeboat is one of the Island's most popular bar restaurants offering a warm, friendly welcome to locals and visitors.
Cowes
Explore this unique museum in Cowes, home to three centuries of yachting and maritime history.
COWES
Victorian house on the seafront at Cowes, now two self-catering holiday cottages, full of original features and sea views from many of the rooms.
WEST COWES & EAST COWES
EAST COWES
The Folly Inn is an open plan, rustic pub perched on the banks of the River Medina, just up the river from East Cowes in Whippingham.
WEST COWES
The Duke of York has been run by the Cass family since 1969. This doesn't mean it hasn't changed during this time, on the contrary, the business is constantly being updated by the family team.
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