Saltmarsh Boat Trip
This trip is led by the Harbourmaster or a River Officer, and will give you an introduction to the Saltmarshes in the upper reaches of the Estuary, and the work that Dart Harbour are doing in conjuction with the Saltmarsh Project to protect them.
From Totnes we will head downstream through Home Reach. Tides permitting we will nose a short way into the reedbeds at the Hole in the Wall, and then head to see the saltmarsh areas around Fleet Mill and Sharpham - my favourite part of the river.
We will then head back to Totnes, with the whole trip taking just over an hour.
Useful information
- Departure will be from the ferry steps at Steamer Quay, Totnes.
- The boat will arrive around 5-10 minutes before the scheduled departure time of the trip, and will depart promptly.
- There is ample pay and display parking available at Steamer Quay (not included in price)
- There are no toilets onboard the boat. There is a public toilet at the start point
- The boat is a small (7m long) open boat without covered accomodation - ideal for getting in close to the marshes, but please dress appropriately.
- The boat is a licensed passenger vessel, with all required safety equipment.
- Capacity is limited
- There are around 6 steps to get into the boat, which may be slippery.
This event is free, but we ask for a voluntary £5.00 donation to cover our costs. We accept cash or credit/debit card.
