Pegwell Bay

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By Justin Dumigan

Where to Kayak : South East : Pegwell Bay

Type: River

Getting There

On the main road from Sandwich to Ramsgate in the village of Cliffsend.

Description

Very muddy water in the bay, lovely and warm in the summer as it is very shallow.

Facilities

Petrol station where you park up, and a pub opposite.

Put-ins / Take-outs

Park up next to the petrol station opposite the spotsman pub in cliffsend. From there you will be able to carry or drag your kayak across the mud flats. Head right towards the nature reserve you will soon see the mouth of the river.

Hazards

Be very wary around low tide as the bay is very shallow, and there is sinking mud in the mouth of the river. Be cautious of speedbouts in the mouth of the river, they sometimes use it to turn when pulling wake boarders.

Notes

as long as you dont mind getting a bit muddy it is well worth the trip.

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