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Learn about Cowes' salty past as you walk the town centre looking for historical maritime treasure Cowes Maritime History: A Ropey Tale – 1.5 miles Learn about Cowes' salty past and get your sea legs with the RNLI, as you walk the town centre looking for historical maritime treasure. The walk will include a tour of Cowes RNLI Station. Cost of walk: Free of charge Walk Leader: Catherine Keeble Length of walk: 1.5 miles (Approx. 3 hours) Type of Walk: Circular Walk Start/Finish point: Watch House Shelter next to Cowes RNLI Station, Watch House Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7QH. (approx SZ 496 958) Pace of Walk: Gentle This walk will follow a gentle pace. Walk Grade: Moderate Mainly flat walking, on paths with good surfaces. This walk includes a tour of Cowes lifeboat Station; which is a working environment with stairs. To take part in both the morning and afternoon walk, on the same day, a participant would need to make their way across the Medina to the second start location. Facilities: Toilets along route Rest stops Refreshments available along route Takes in coastal scenery and woodlands Family-friendly There are steps on the route Nearest Bus Stop (Start & Finish): Cowes - Carvel Lane M&S (number 1)

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