Arriving by sea?
We're the first marina you arrive at when you enter Lymington River. If in doubt, follow the ferry!
Arriving by road?
Lymington is well connected by road and situated on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
Marina Map
Whether you're berthing for the first time, or you need a reminder of where everything is, download a copy of our marina map to help guide you around the site.
Approaching By Sea
Call 'Lymington Yacht Haven' on VHF Channel 80 for berthing assistance. If in doubt, follow the ferry!
Accessible |
Sheltered |
Deep waters |
| Accessible at all states of the tide. Approach to the river WPT 50° 44'.20N 01° 30'.28W. Leading lights 319 degrees, fixed red 12/17m 8M. First port hand mark - Jack in the Basket - post with barrel - Flashing red (2 seconds). |
Channel is marked by red piles with square top marks to port, green piles with triangular top marks to starboard. | Minimum depth below Chart Datum is 2.5m with several areas having deep water berths with 3m below CD. |
Arriving at Lymington for the first time?
Watch our helpful guide to entering the River and arriving at the Yacht Haven.
Cruising distance from Lymington
| Yarmouth | 3 n.m. |
| Hurst Castle | 3.5 n.m. |
| Colwell Bay | 4.5 n.m. |
| Alum Bay | 6.5 n.m. |
| Beaulieu River | 7.5 n.m. |
| Cowes | 9.5 n.m. |
| Hamble River | 15 n.m. |
| Studland Bay | 20 n.m. |
| Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | 22 n.m. |
| Poole Harbour | 24 n.m. |
| Chichester Harbour | 31 n.m. |
Directions By Land
Lymington Yacht Haven, Kings Saltern Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 3QD
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Lymington is well connected by road and situated on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
By road
Lymington is connected to the M27 through the A337 through Lyndhurst, or A326 via Beaulieu. Use postcode: SO41 3QD. You'll find ample free parking on-site.
By rail
Lymington Town Train Station is a 15minute walk away. This branch line connects to Brockenhurst with direct lines to Bournemouth, Southampton and London hourly.
By air
Southampton Airport is 40 minutes away with daily flights to Glasgow, the Midlands and Europe.