Nestled in the beautiful Stour Valley a few miles outside of Canterbury in east Kent, the Westbere Marshes make up a large area of wetlands and lake areas (including Stodmarsh) that dot the River Stour as it flows eastward.
Despite the area being peppered with lakes and streams, it is more popular with fishermen and kayakers. However, there is a quiet spot on the south side of Westbere Lake that is perfect for a swim all year round.
The lakes are also a stone’s throw from one of our favourite east Kent swimming spots on the River Stour, that being Fordwich.
Both spots are easily reachable by foot from Sturry station, with the Westbere Marshes accessible via a footpath that leads south towards the banks of the Stour and loops around the main lake. The spot we like is a sheltered wooded ridge on the southern tip of the lake (you will need to come off the main footpath) that allows you to access the water with relative ease.
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