IWA Kent & East Sussex Branch has booked two consecutive one-hour trips to see the river and beaver lodges (though not the beavers themselves, which only come out at night). IWA members (and up to one guest) are welcome to join either trip. The trips are free, but contributions on the day are welcomed.

Please make reservations (first come, first served) in advance with Malcolm Hasler: [email protected] or 07734 905021

Stagecoach bus 8, Canterbury to Margate, passes Sturry rail station and stops just East of Upstreet village with a ten minute walk down the rather steep Grove Ferry Hill to the river. Coming by car you should park in the Grove Ferry Inn car park (not the Kent County Council one) and register your car number plate at the Inn bar on arrival. Parking is free whether or not you buy food or drink, but the Inn serves good food, which should be ordered from the bar only after the boat trip. You may bring your own refreshments on board the boat. Boat trips start and end from the decking on the riverside of the Inn. Please arrive five minutes before departure.

Places are limited to two per member, but there are facilities at Grove Ferry for those who cannot join the boat. Near the Inn is a picnic area with play facilities, canoe hire and outdoor refreshments. Upstream and over the road is Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve with extensive footpaths. See:
www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/kent-country-parks/find-a-kent-country-park/grove-ferry-picnic-site