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View of the Solent from Gurnard, near Cowes, Isle of Wight The Solent from Wootton, Isle of Wight, showing Wightlink Fishbourne–Portsmouth ferries crossing.. The Solent (/ ˈ s oʊ l ən t / SOH-lənt) is a strait between the Isle of Wight and mainland Great Britain; the major historic ports of Southampton and Portsmouth lie inland of its shores.
The Solent, strait of the English Channel, between the mainland coast of the county of Hampshire, England, and the northwestern coast of the Isle of Wight. It extends eastward for 15 miles (24 km) from The Needles, a group of rocks west of the Isle of Wight, to Southampton Water, an inlet serving the port of Southampton; its breadth is between 1.75 and 4 miles (3 and 6 km).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Solent. South Hampshire borders on the Solent coastline, a 20 mile long stretch of water begins in Barton on Sea then onto New Forest, Southampton, Gosport and Portsmouth offers unrivalled opportunities for recreation, learning and fun. In Southampton, Gosport and Portsmouth you'll find a wealth of literary, artistic and historical ...
The 170m-high Spinnaker Tower (023 9285 7520; spinnakertower.co.uk) provides a view of the whole eastern Solent and the mesmerising ballet of ferries, yachts, jet skis and rowing boats that dance ...
- Tracey Foss
club life destination Seaview: A sailor’s guide. For such a pretty spot, the sailing village of Seaview seems to slip under the radar of many Solent boaters, but for those in the know, this historic gem on the Isle of Wight makes for a charming daytime mooring or even overnight in settled conditions.
What is the Solent? Strictly speaking the Solent is the area of water bounded in the west by Hurst Narrows and in the East by the Palmerston forts. However SPS interests extend to the view from the water and the immediate shoreside facilities. The shaded area on the map gives an approximate; idea of our interests. See also “About the Solent”.
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The Solent offers sand and singles beaches – ideal places to relax and enjoy the sun, sand and sea, or the waterfront cafes and restaurants when the weather’s not so good. Waterfront harbours and Quays – visit Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth or Southampton's Ocean Village to enjoy shopping and bars or leisure activities such as bowling or ...
