No access! Worthy of mention only because 10K downstream from here you will pass within 200m of this place, thanks to the huge loop section through Sandwich Town. Civilisation is 1300m along track and over the railway line to Minster Village (shops, pubs, better parking) Minster Marshes HW+- access to North Bank, with a small, gravel parking lot belonging to Fishing club. 24hr access apparently possible via rowing club slipway on North side, East of the bridge, but parking difficult, except in the pub. Plucks Gutter Good name, isn't it ? Basically just a pub and a few houses where a road crosses the river. And of course you have to portage over the railway line ! Access possible over the banks here, but not easy to park anywhere. Sarre Level CrossingCurious arrangement where the river passes close by a private house and driveway just 300m off the A253, but with a railway level crossing sandwiched in between. Best access point in the area ! There is no slipway, but tidal movement is quite limited this far upstream so it's always possible to get in and out. Generally better to enter the river at Grove Ferry.Ģ4hr (+-) access over the banks of the public car park / picnic site, adjoining Stodmarsh bird reserve and the popular Grove Ferry Inn. Paddling upstream of here is made difficult by a combination of private land ownership, and sluices across the river paths - a shame, as we are barely 5K from Canterbury Town Centre. ![]() There is also a local sailing outfit on the North side of the river just East of this bridge, with some access. 24hr access possible just West of the road/river crossing in the village centre (temporary parking and climb down the slopey bank). Lovely old village through which the river passes, but with restricted access and difficult parking. Typical "A to B" trips are between Grove Ferry, Sandwich and/or Ramsgate West via the Pegwell Bay crossing. You can paddle this river in either direction, but it's best done with tide support, and with an eye on the tides at Sandwich, where access at LW is a very muddy experience. ![]() Downstream of the bridge there are a few river cruisers, but typically only in Summer. It's rare to seeany vessel larger than a kayak upstream of the Grove Ferry bridge because of its limited headroom. The "top" end around Fordwich is particularly nice as it passes along the Stodmarsh nature reserve, and has large wetland areas either side of the waterway. HW at Sandwich is around Dover HW+1 and Grove Ferry is at Dover HW+2. Unlike the neighbouring sea coast at Pegwell Bay, there is no "tidal offset" to confuse thingshere. There are no rocks anywhere, and currents barely reach 2 knots even atpeak. This is approximately 2.5 miles.This little tidal river flows out from Canterbury, via Sandwich to the sandflats of Pegwell Bay.Quiet, peaceful and sheltered, this is more of a "Wind in the Willows" experience than a white water one. In the opposite direction you can also cycle or walk along the coast to Tankerton Slopes and Beach. ![]() Herne Bay is only 1 mile away, and a lovely walk or cycle ride along the coast. The closest train station Herne Bay is approximately 1 mile away (20 minute walk). You can park for free in the Swalecliffe Avenue Car Park. Next to the park there is a large public toilet block. Swimmers and motorised vehicles have separate areas to occupy for safety reasons. Please ensure you read the information on the public notice boards before entering the water to ensure you are using the correctly designated space. The beach is mainly shingle, with some sand exposed at low tide. Here you can launch small boats and jet skis. There is a large sandpit with a boat themed climbing frame that will get their imaginations sitrring and shouts of “Land Ahoy!” will surely be heard.īehind the sea wall you will find Studd Hill Beach and Hampton Public Slipway. ![]() The park offers a variety of play equipment for all ages lots of swings, climbing frames, slides and a round-a-bout. Hampton Pier Recreation Ground is a fantastic park set down behind the sea wall between Hampton Pier and Studd Hill Beach.
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