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Notable river spot · Kent, Kent

Butley River

Butley River is a river spot in Kent, Kent.

Butley River: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Butley River

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Butley River — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 52.09749, 1.48884. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Butley River yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Butley River?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Butley River?

    Nearby: Orfordness Lighthouse (fort, 8 km), Lifeboat Disaster Monument Approximately Eighty Five Metres North East Of The Church Of St Peter And St Paul (fort, 13 km), Sutton Hoo (fort, 13 km), Sandlings Walk (trek, 13 km), Suffolk Coast Path (trek, 15 km), Newbourne Springs (sanctuary, 17 km).

    Is Butley River worth visiting?

    Butley River is listed as a notable river spot in Kent on Spotwander.