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Newtown Creek

Isle of Wight  >  United Kingdom

This gentle 2 km stroll wil take you through the varied habitats of the only National Nature Reseve on the Isle of Wight.

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Most recent update 1 April 2025
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Description

Newtown Creek is a beautiful natural estuary on the Isle of Wight. It is part of the Newtown National Nature Reserve, managed by the National Trust. Secluded creeks and waterways, and picturesque natural harbour filled with both native and visiting birds, making this one of the best sites on the Isle of Wight for birdwatching. Birds you can observe include Brent Goose, Eurasian Wigeon, Common Shelduck, Northern Pintail, Red-breasted Merganser, Grey Plover, Common Ringed Plover, Eurasian Curlew, Black-tailed Godwit, Common Redshank, Common Greenshank and many more.

Details

Access

Newton Creek is in the north of the Isle of Wight, and reached by minor roads off the main A3054 road between Newport and Yarmouth. The easiest way to get there is by car. You can park at Newtown Creek Carpark. Press P on the map for directions. From the parking you can continue along the trails on foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , River , Reedbeds , Mud flats

Conditions

Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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