Gurnard
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Gurnard |
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Two miles to the west of Cowes lies the village of Gurnard with its main street of few shops, a post office and houses. Gurnard beach is split into two. At the western end is Gurnard Marsh where you can find a cafe and a boat park. Nearby is 'The Luck', a stream which runs into the sea and is a popular fishing spot for children. The path taking you on a cliff walk runs west from here into Thorness Bay and is part of the Coastal Path around the Island.
Gurnard Bay to the east is sandier has a few beach huts a cafe and is home to the friendly Gurnard Sailing Club, the major dinghy sailing club on the island. There is a pleasant pub above the green with good sea views. It is a wonderful place from which to watch the beautiful sunsets over the Solent.
There is a gently shelving sand and shingle beach, ideal for family bathing. There are cafes, beach huts and a pleasant promenade. Suitable for swimming, wind surfing and dinghy sailing. There is also a slipway for small boats. Rural seaside award.
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Facilities |
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| Company | Contact | Address | Information |
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| Hotel | |||
| Woodvale
Hotel |
1 Princes
Esplanade Gurnard
Cowes Tel 01983 292037 |
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| Guesthouse | |||
| Isabella | Solent
View Road
Gurnard Cowes Tel 01983 291558 |
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| The
Pines |
Cockleton
Lane
Gurnard Cowes Tel 01983 292395 |
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| Salty
Seadog |
Marsh
Road
Gurnard Cowes Tel 01983 200330 |
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| Eating | |||
| Chartroom Restaurant | Cockleton
Lane
Gurnard Tel 01983 292395 |
The Chartroom restaurant, a few minutes from the heart of Cowes is set in nautical surroundings, serving traditional and international cuisine. Choose from our three course table d'hote menu, or the grill menu offering a fin selection of char grills, including steaks, salmon and duck, traditionally accompanied and cooked to your taste. Our chefs use fresh local ingredients to produce food of the finest quality. We have a comprehensive wine list to compliment your meal. | |
| Salty
Seadog |
Marsh
Road Gurnard
Cowes Tel 01983 200330 |
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| The Watersedge Restaurant | 40 Shore
Road Gurnard
Tel 01983 299929 |
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| Woodvale
Hotel |
1
Princess Esplanade
Gurnard Cowes Tel 01983 292037 |
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| Gurnard
Sailing Club
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29 Shore Road |
Gurnard Sailing Club is located on the shores of Gurnard Bay, a mile or so west of Cowes. The club is solely run by its members with no paid staff, and consequently the membership fees are low and offer great value - although you will be expected to help! The location is superb with the prevailing south westerlies providing windward starts and reaching legs to the mainland shore. The racing area is set either within Gurnard Bay for the smaller dinghies or the exciting waters of the western Solent for fast reaching and Olympic courses. The tides are strong and provide challenging conditions which make first-class sailors. |
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