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The harbour is loved for its unspoilt beauty and tranquility. The River and adjoining land are regarded as one of the best examples of an undisturbed natural harbour on the south coast of
England with its varied habitats ranging from woodland, ancient meadows, mudflats and marshland. It supports a
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Newtown River consists of a number of estuaries of small rivers, known locally as lakes, and has the form of several finger-like indentations in the coastline. The main estuaries are
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Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight
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242:Information on Newtown River from a poor sailor
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132:Newtown River with yachts at anchor
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