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Fresh water or freshwater is any naturally occurring liquid or frozen water containing low concentrations of dissolved salts and other total dissolved solids. The term excludes seawater and brackish water, but it does include non-salty mineral-rich waters, such as chalybeate springs. Fresh water may encompass frozen and meltwater in ice sheets, ice caps, glaciers, snowfields and icebergs, natural precipitations such as rainfall, snowfall, hail/sleet and graupel, and surface runoffs that form inland bodies of water such as wetlands, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, as well as groundwater contained in aquifers, subterranean rivers and lakes.

Nestled on the western side of the Isle of Wight, Freshwater is a charming village that boasts of stunning natural beauty and a rich history. As you make your way through this locality, you will be greeted by rolling hills, lush green forests, and sparkling blue waters of the Solent and the English Channel.

One of the main attractions in Freshwater is the Freshwater Bay, a crescent-shaped cove that offers breathtaking views of the sea cliffs and the surrounding landscape. You can take a stroll along the beach, enjoy a picnic with your loved ones, or try your hand at some water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding.