Newtown Creek and its associated branches forms a peaceful haven for nature, and a useful anchorage for yachtsmen and motorboaters. It is probably one of the most natural and unsullied anchorages in the whole of the Solent area. The estuary is now owned by the National Trust, who maintain a number of visitors moorings...

It is best visited off-season or mid-week, as at busy periods the place really fills up, and the whole reason for going there is somewhat spoiled by close proximity and anchoring antics of the irritating kind. There is not an awful lot of room to swing. ... read more

Newtown River is approached via a narrow channel leading through shingle banks.  Entry for most boats is only possible with a suitable rise of tide, but once within  deeper water will be found. 

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Pilotage details now follow:

From the West locate and identify the green conical Hampstead Ledge Buoy (Fl (2).G.2s), and from the East keeping a good distance off, locate the westerly cardinal fairway buoy (Q.(9)15s).

Quite often the best clue from a distance is sighting the masts of the boats at anchor inside. The spit forming Spithouse Point is very low lying. In either case approach the westerly cardinal buoy on a southerly or south-easterly heading. This is the only lit navigational mark, so a night entry although not impossible would need a great deal of care on a rising tide. ... read more

Options are either to find a vacant visitors mooring buoy,  or to anchor.  Space is tight,  there are large drying areas,  and if you're looking for a quiet time it is best to avoid summer weekends. Newtown Creek  is best savoured off-season. The options are now explored:

There are mooring buoys laid in the Newtown River (the branch that leads to Shalfleet Quay) and in Clammerkin Lake, to port as you enter. The white moorings are for visitors, and if you use one of these, the charges about £10 per night. ... read more