Western Haven

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Hampshire

England

Western Haven

Mooring Ropes, Newtown Harbour A line of moorings along the quay use this rope and pulley device so that boats can be moored away from the quayside, but easily pulled up to it when needed.
Mooring Ropes, Newtown Harbour Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Western Haven is a picturesque coastal region located in Hampshire, England. Situated along the southern coast, it is bordered by the sea, estuary, and creek, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and maritime charm.

The area boasts a stunning coastline, with sandy beaches stretching for miles. The sea, with its crystal-clear waters, attracts locals and tourists alike, providing opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The beaches are also an ideal spot for leisurely walks, where visitors can enjoy the peaceful sound of crashing waves and take in breathtaking views of the horizon.

The estuary, a vast expanse of water formed where the river meets the sea, adds to the region's scenic allure. It is home to a rich ecosystem, supporting a diverse array of flora and fauna. Birdwatchers flock to the estuary to observe the numerous species of birds that call this area their home, especially during the migratory seasons.

Nestled within the landscape is the enchanting creek, a narrow waterway that winds its way through the marshes and meadows. The creek offers a tranquil setting for boating and fishing enthusiasts, who can explore its calm waters and try their luck at catching local fish species.

Western Haven is not only appreciated for its natural beauty but also for its rich maritime heritage. The region is dotted with charming coastal villages, where visitors can immerse themselves in the local culture and enjoy fresh seafood delicacies at traditional waterfront restaurants.

Overall, Western Haven in Hampshire is a captivating destination that showcases the best of coastal England, with its stunning sea, estuary, and creek, providing an idyllic setting for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful seaside escape.

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Western Haven Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.708806/-1.4275479 or Grid Reference SZ4090. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mooring Ropes, Newtown Harbour A line of moorings along the quay use this rope and pulley device so that boats can be moored away from the quayside, but easily pulled up to it when needed.
Mooring Ropes, Newtown Harbour
A line of moorings along the quay use this rope and pulley device so that boats can be moored away from the quayside, but easily pulled up to it when needed.
Old Chains by the Slipway What looks like an old anchor and chain rusting away on the quayside.
The causeway beyond is shown as a public footpath, which it may still be if you fancy getting muddy. 
Ms Blenkinsopp is standing about as far as you can get without wellies.
Old Chains by the Slipway
What looks like an old anchor and chain rusting away on the quayside. The causeway beyond is shown as a public footpath, which it may still be if you fancy getting muddy. Ms Blenkinsopp is standing about as far as you can get without wellies.
In the mud at low tide A neat small boat sitting in the mud at Newtown Quay.
The mooring ropes are not in such good condition. Seriously slimy.
In the mud at low tide
A neat small boat sitting in the mud at Newtown Quay. The mooring ropes are not in such good condition. Seriously slimy.
Newtown Quay Newtown was a busy port in medieval times. Now the town is reduced to a few houses and the quay is the quiet home of a few small boats.
Newtown Quay
Newtown was a busy port in medieval times. Now the town is reduced to a few houses and the quay is the quiet home of a few small boats.
Levee round a Brine Pond Salt was made here for centuries up to the 1930s. The water on the right is in a pond where sea water was stored and partly evaporated before the brine was boiled to extract the salt crystals.
See this National Trust page for more details and some old pictures. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/newtown-national-nature-reserve/features/the-salt-industry-at-newtown" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/newtown-national-nature-reserve/features/the-salt-industry-at-newtown">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Levee round a Brine Pond
Salt was made here for centuries up to the 1930s. The water on the right is in a pond where sea water was stored and partly evaporated before the brine was boiled to extract the salt crystals. See this National Trust page for more details and some old pictures. LinkExternal link
Path back to Newtown The end of a short but interesting circular walk along a causeway to Newtown Quay and around the old salt ponds.
Path back to Newtown
The end of a short but interesting circular walk along a causeway to Newtown Quay and around the old salt ponds.
Gate onto the Causeway The start of a long boardwalk over the marsh out to Newtown Quay by the black hut in the distance.
Gate onto the Causeway
The start of a long boardwalk over the marsh out to Newtown Quay by the black hut in the distance.
House in Newtown Once a thriving port town in the middle ages, Newtown has now shrunk to a village of around twenty houses. This is one of them.
House in Newtown
Once a thriving port town in the middle ages, Newtown has now shrunk to a village of around twenty houses. This is one of them.
The Cottage, Newtown
The Cottage, Newtown
Newtown, Old Town Hall The Old Town Hall, from when Newtown was a thriving port and subsequently from when it was a "rotten borough" still sending an MP to parliament even though only a few dozen residents were left here to elect him.
This is an old picture from an album, date not exact. The weather was a bit iffy this time, so I retrieved a sunnier one from a previous visit.
Newtown, Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall, from when Newtown was a thriving port and subsequently from when it was a "rotten borough" still sending an MP to parliament even though only a few dozen residents were left here to elect him. This is an old picture from an album, date not exact. The weather was a bit iffy this time, so I retrieved a sunnier one from a previous visit.
Old Town Hall Former town hall, of what is now a small hamlet but was once an active port.  Now owned by the National Trust.  Grade II* listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1209336?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1209336?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Old Town Hall
Former town hall, of what is now a small hamlet but was once an active port. Now owned by the National Trust. Grade II* listed - see LinkExternal link.
Field Cattle grazing in a field in Newtown.
Field
Cattle grazing in a field in Newtown.
Noah's Ark 18th Century house, formerly an inn of the same name.  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1209337?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1209337?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.  For a close up of the door, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7487172">SZ4290 : Door, Noah's Ark</a>.
Noah's Ark
18th Century house, formerly an inn of the same name. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link. For a close up of the door, see SZ4290 : Door, Noah's Ark.
Door, Noah's Ark The door to Noah's Ark (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7487163">SZ4290 : Noah's Ark</a>).  Above it is the Newtown coat of arms with the motto "S. Comatis de Francheville de l’Ile de Wyht", Francheville being the old name for Newtown.
Door, Noah's Ark
The door to Noah's Ark (see SZ4290 : Noah's Ark). Above it is the Newtown coat of arms with the motto "S. Comatis de Francheville de l’Ile de Wyht", Francheville being the old name for Newtown.
Hollis Cottage 18th Century grade II listed cottage - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1209334?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1209334?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Hollis Cottage
18th Century grade II listed cottage - see LinkExternal link.
Church of the Holy Spirit, Newtown Church built in 1835, designed by A F Livesay, an architect working in Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, replacing an earlier building then in ruins.  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1292702?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1292702?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Church of the Holy Spirit, Newtown
Church built in 1835, designed by A F Livesay, an architect working in Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, replacing an earlier building then in ruins. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
Church of the Holy Spirit, Newtown Church built in 1835, designed by A F Livesay, an architect working in Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, replacing an earlier building then in ruins.  Grade II listed - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1292702?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1292702?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Church of the Holy Spirit, Newtown
Church built in 1835, designed by A F Livesay, an architect working in Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight, replacing an earlier building then in ruins. Grade II listed - see LinkExternal link.
Newtown Harbour Looking across the saltflats of Newtown Harbour.
Newtown Harbour
Looking across the saltflats of Newtown Harbour.
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Western Haven is located at Grid Ref: SZ4090 (Lat: 50.708806, Lng: -1.4275479)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Wight

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Located within 500m of 50.708806,-1.4275479
Source: landsat
Lat/Long: 50.7125777/-1.4303075
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Lat/Long: 50.7131605/-1.4273662
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Lat/Long: 50.7121931/-1.4265953
Source: Locally rectified NPE map
Lat/Long: 50.7068961/-1.4336588
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Lat/Long: 50.7072187/-1.4328676
Ningwood Lake
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.7080876/-1.425464
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Note: survey 07/2016
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 50.7064779/-1.4336286
Upper Hamstead Plantation
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.7070921/-1.4300358
Upper Hamstead Plantation
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.7097351/-1.4296603
Lower Hamstead Plantation
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.7058317/-1.4294028
Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.7101835/-1.4332438
Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.7078667/-1.4331096
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