Black's Guide to the Isle of Wight: Including Sailing Directions for the Solent (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ascott Robert Hope Moncrieff

9780260336767: Black's Guide to the Isle of Wight: Including Sailing Directions for the Solent (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260336769 ISBN 13: 9780260336767

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover the Isle of Wight and the Solent with practical, easy-to-use guidance

This travel companion presents clear directions for visiting the island’s main resorts and highlights the best coastal sights, historical landmarks, and geology. It also includes new, reader-friendly sailing directions for navigating the Solent, written by experienced yachtsmen, to help boaters plan safe, enjoyable trips.

The book begins with an overview of the island’s layout, climate, and top towns, then moves around the coast from Ryde to Yarmouth and Newport, with in-depth notes on carriages, ferries, and local conveniences. It explains the distinctive north and south coast scenery, the Undercliff and Needles, and how the landscape shapes a traveler’s itinerary. Practical articles on boat-sailing and shore excursions sit alongside summarized histories and geology, offering a well-rounded view for land lovers and water fans alike.
What you’ll experience

Clear routes and practical tips for exploring major resorts and coastal highlights
Fresh sections on sailing the Solent and up-to-date note on boat navigation
Context on local geology, history, and notable landmarks around Newport, Carisbrooke, and beyond

Ideal for readers seeking a reliable, easy-to-scan reference for a land or sea visit to the Isle of Wight, and for boating enthusiasts planning Solent passages.

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