Wingham River

River Wingham
Location
Country	England
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	near Ash.
• elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Mouth
• location	Little Stour at Wingham, Kent.
• coordinates	51°17′25″N 1°12′10″E / 51.29028°N 1.20278°E / 51.29028; 1.2027851°17′25″N 1°12′10″E / 51.29028°N 1.20278°E / 51.29028; 1.20278
• elevation	4 m (13 ft)
Length	8 km (5.0 mi)

The River Wingham is a tributary of the Little Stour in Kent, England.

The river runs from its source near Ash,^[1] west, through Wingham to the Little Stour.^[2]

Wingham is a charming rural service centre which has remained largely unchanged by the tourism which has dramatically altered the townships along the coast. Wingham is the oldest town in the Manning Valley. Like many towns away from the coast it was first settled by cedar cutters and, after the cedar ran out, the surrounding countryside was settled by dairy farmers and beef cattle breeders. Today Wingham's location on the Manning River means that it is a popular location for people eager to enjoy boating, canoeing, swimming, fishing and water skiing although it cannot compete as a holiday destination with places like Crowdy Head which are on the ocean.^[3]

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