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The Solent, view from Wootton, Hampshire

Solent The Solent is the strait within Hampshire separating the Isle of Wight from the mainland of Great Britain. The Solent is a major shipping route for freight, passengers and military vessels, as all ships entering Southampton Water or the ports of the Isle of Wight must navigate the Solent. Portsmouth stands on its shores and many little ports and havens. It is an important recreational area for water sports, particularly yachting. (Read more)