Ferry Across the Medina

East and West Cowes are separated by the estuary of the River Medina where it enters the Solent. The normal way of crossing  is by the chain ferry which takes cars and pedestrians to and fro across the river.

Today however the ferry was out of action having the chains which lie on the river bed replaced so foot passengers were taken across on a river taxi which made a pleasant change from the clanking ferry. Cars had to make a 6 mile detour via Newport to get to the other side.

In the picture the chain ferry can be seen in the background on the East Cowes side of the river.