It stretches about 2+1⁄2 miles (4 km) from Hamstead Point in the west to Salt Mead Ledge to the east.

One of the most notable landmarks is Newtown Old Hall, an ancient building of historical significance.

It being low-lying marshland and home to countless sea birds, and is often visited by walkers, boaters, birdwatchers and beachcombers.

From here to Great Thorness to the east and Porchfield to the south, the land is used by the military and is marked on maps as a Danger Area.

A small peninsula into the bay holds Corf county campsite in 23 acres (9.3 ha) of oak coastal woodland, itself an SSSI.