The Erme Estuary is a serene place to explore. It is tidal up as far as the weir at Flete, 3.5 miles (5.5 km) inland. There is no ferry service from Mothecombe to Wonwell, so you will need to either wade across within one hour of low tide or follow the diversion inland through the lanes to the A379.

sianannalewis

May 23, 2021

You can swim across the the beach opposite when the tide is right.

Andy Smith

August 14, 2025

You can wade across the river when the conditions are right and the tide is out.

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