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Nieuwpoort <=> Gent (via Ieper & Brugge)
Departing from Nieuwport, stop in Oudenbourg for some sightseeing and a bike ride before departing for the lovely city of Bruges where you can enjoy walking its cobbled streets and a meal of ‘moules frites’ (mussels in white wine with French fries) in one of the lively restaurants on the famous central square. Move on to spend time in Deinze, then cruise on the River Leie towards Gent, admiring the splendid castles that line the riverbanks.
- Distance: 70 km
- Cruising Time: 25 hrs
- Locks: 8
- Bridges: 18
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Nieuwpoort <=> Gent (via Ieper & Brugge)
Nieuwpoort
Nieuwpoort is a lively and cosmopolitan seaside town, popular with families and featuring a 2 km long promenade. The town lies on the River IJzer 3km/2miles from where it flows into the North Sea. It is divided into Nieuwpoort Bad and Nieuwpoort Stad lying a little further inland, and is an important fishing port. Six canals, which are regulated by many sluices, join the IJzer in Nieuwpoort. These are situated a little north of the Grote Markt near the IJzer bridge and are an interesting sight. A channel of approximately 2kms runs between the marina and the sea and here a promenade has been built which is very popular with cyclists and walkers.
Diksmuide
An interesting village with WW1 connections, things to see and a museum to visit.
