Newtown Harbour National Nature Reserve

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Overview

The Newtown Harbour NNR is on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight, and comprises areas of estuary and foreshore with extensive mudflats and saltmarsh, with adjacent meadows and woodland. A quiet backwater with a bustling medieval past, Newtown Harbour is now bursting with wildlife and the only NNR on the Isle of Wight. Here you can enjoy flower-rich hay meadows grazed by Hebridean sheep, wander through ancient woodlands with red squirrels and rare butterflies, and look out over saltmarsh and harbour, which is alive with birds in spring and winter. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded on the island due to its proximity to mainland Europe and migration routes. There’s a wide range of habitats from muddy creeks to ancient woodlands, and Newtown Harbour is one of the best places for bird spotting. Ospreys are frequent migrating visitors, and black-tailed godwits arrive from Iceland to spend the winter here.

Location

Newtown

About the area

Small and intimate – at just 23 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Wight is a popular holiday destination; with its mild climate, long hours of sunshine and colourful architecture, it has something of a continental flavour. Visitors can walk along the island’s varied coastline using the well-established Coast Path or step back in time to explore the island’s history at some of the forts and castles.

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Newtown Harbour National Nature Reserve

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Newtown Harbour National Nature Reserve

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Overview

The Newtown Harbour NNR is on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight, and comprises areas of estuary and foreshore with extensive mudflats and saltmarsh, with adjacent meadows and woodland. A quiet backwater with a bustling medieval past, Newtown Harbour is now bursting with wildlife and the only NNR on the Isle of Wight. Here you can enjoy flower-rich hay meadows grazed by Hebridean sheep, wander through ancient woodlands with red squirrels and rare butterflies, and look out over saltmarsh and harbour, which is alive with birds in spring and winter. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded on the island due to its proximity to mainland Europe and migration routes. There’s a wide range of habitats from muddy creeks to ancient woodlands, and Newtown Harbour is one of the best places for bird spotting. Ospreys are frequent migrating visitors, and black-tailed godwits arrive from Iceland to spend the winter here.

Location

Newtown

About the area

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Small and intimate – at just 23 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Wight is a popular holiday destination; with its mild climate, long hours of sunshine and colourful architecture, it has something of a continental flavour. Visitors can walk along the island’s varied coastline using the well-established Coast Path or step back in time to explore the island’s history at some of the forts and castles.

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