Newtown Bay
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Newtown Bay is a bay on the northwestern coast of the Isle of Wight
, England in the western arm of the Solent. It is a subtle bay located around the exit of the Newtown River
. It stretches about 4 km from Hamstead Point in the west to Salt Mead Ledge to the east. It is a remote place as there are few properties along this part of the coast, it being low lying marshland and home to countless sea birds. The shore is a narrow band of gravel, while the sea bottom is mostly mud or sand.
To the east of the river entrance, sticking out into the bay, is a sand spit and further east another sailing hazard called Salt Mead Ledge both of these are only uncovered at low water. From here to Great Thorness
to the east and Porchfield
to the south, the land is used by the military and is marked on maps as a Danger Area
. For this reason the Isle of Wight coastal path
skirts this area.
A small peninsula into the bay holds Corf county campsite
, itself an SSSI.
The National Trust
owns much of the land and landing at Fishhouse point is not allowed during the nesting season, April to June.
Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest island of England, located in the English Channel, on average about 2–4 miles off the south coast of the county of Hampshire, separated from the mainland by a strait called the Solent...
, England in the western arm of the Solent. It is a subtle bay located around the exit of the Newtown River
Newtown River
Newtown River is a large natural inland harbour located on the Isle of Wight's northwestern coast. It is sometimes also referred to as Newtown Creek....
. It stretches about 4 km from Hamstead Point in the west to Salt Mead Ledge to the east. It is a remote place as there are few properties along this part of the coast, it being low lying marshland and home to countless sea birds. The shore is a narrow band of gravel, while the sea bottom is mostly mud or sand.
To the east of the river entrance, sticking out into the bay, is a sand spit and further east another sailing hazard called Salt Mead Ledge both of these are only uncovered at low water. From here to Great Thorness
Great Thorness
Great Thorness is a settlement on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England.The hamlet lies near the north-west coast of the island and Thorness Bay. Great Thorness is approximately north-west of Newport....
to the east and Porchfield
Porchfield
Porchfield is a village on the Isle of Wight between Cowes and Yarmouth. It is located seven kilometres southwest of Cowes in the northwest of the island....
to the south, the land is used by the military and is marked on maps as a Danger Area
Danger area
Danger area may refer to:*The region of imminent danger from a tropical storm or hurricane; see 1-2-3 rule.*The protected area of a cricket pitch, on which the bowler may not run in his follow-through; see cricket pitch....
. For this reason the Isle of Wight coastal path
Isle of Wight Coastal Path
.There are a couple of cafes on the cliff path which I believe are open in the summer months. The only public convenience on the cliff path now appears to be closed permanently ....
skirts this area.
A small peninsula into the bay holds Corf county campsite
Corf county campsite
Corf county campsite or Corf Camp is a large campsite on the Isle of Wight, England. Commonly used by scout groups it is located in the west of the island half a mile from Shalfleet on a small peninsula bounded by Shalfleet and Corf Lakes in Newtown Bay, a tidal and sheltered inlet from the...
, itself an SSSI.
The National Trust
National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty
The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as the National Trust, is a conservation organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
owns much of the land and landing at Fishhouse point is not allowed during the nesting season, April to June.