NEWTOWN

Idyllic for bird watching alongside salt marshes,check tides before setting out.

By Ebby

Where to Kayak : South East : NEWTOWN

Type: River

Getting There

It is on the Isle of Wight,follow directions to Shalfleet, if coming from Yarmouth turn left before Shalfleet Garage
or from Newport turn right at Shalfleet Garage then continue for approximately half a mile and take the first turning on your right,sign posted Newtown,continue for approx 500yards and park near the bridge.

Description

National Trust area and sheltered harbour
on the North West coast of the island several inlets and tributaries to explore
very shallow in places.

Facilities

Garage at Shalfleet

Put-ins / Take-outs

Put in at pullin by bridge

Hazards

Estuary empties out at low tide,but easily navigable for 2hours either side of high water.

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