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Enjoying the Solent |
| The Solent Coast is a popular recreational location
for local day visitors and tourists from further a field. It is a unique region
due to its history, natural scenery and coastal waters. Infact it is also one
of the most interesting coastal zones in England: - It has a unique environmental and landscape setting, being an almost enclosed area of sea between the mainland and a large island; - It is of international significance for wildlife, being one of the most important sites on the bird migration routes from the Arctic to Africa; - It has a variety of views with a range of coastal landscapes including ancient fossil cliffs, heritage coast and areas of outstanding natural beauty, as well as the built environment offering examples of both old and new architecture; - It has the UK's number one cruise port and one of the UK's main commerical ports at Southampton; - It is the premier area for recreational boating in the UK - It is an area rich in archaeology both marine and terrestrial; - It has an important place in aviation history especially in the development of flying boat services; - It has the largest native oyster fishery in the Uk. |
Getting About |
| Going to the Beach | |
| Taking to the Water | |
| Enjoying The Scenery | |
| Exploring the Countryside | |
| Visiting Attractions | |
| Local Tourism Pages | |
| The Coastal Code | |
| Visit the Around the Solent Pages |
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Last Updated 10 Jun 05
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