Horsey Windpump – Horsey Gap Seal Colony loop from Somerton

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Horsey Windpump – Horsey Gap Seal Colony loop from Somerton

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Horsey Windpump – Horsey Gap Seal Colony loop from Somerton

03:59

15.8km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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The Broads

Norfolk Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.79 km

Horsey Windpump

Highlight • Historical Site

After standing silent since 1943, when the building was struck by lightning, Horsey Windpump has been brought back to life with a winding cap and turning sails. From the top, …

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3.90 km

Horsey Windpump and Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Powered by tea. Propelled by cake.
Owned by the National Trust, the mill (pump), built in 1855, is in the process of being restored. It should be fully functional by …

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4.77 km

Horsey Mere

Lake

6.16 km

Brograve Mill

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1771, Brograve Mill is shrouded in legend. Also known as the Devil's Mill, some say that Sir Berney Brograve, who built the mill, was chased into the building …

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8.37 km

Horsey Gap Seal Watching Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

August - many seals to watch from the dune above.
Coastal path too sandy to cycle in places so push for a few yards.

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8.37 km

Horsey Gap Seal Colony

Highlight • Beach

This is one of the many unspoilt and wonderfully quiet sandy beaches on the Norfolk coast. During the winter months, keep a look out for seals and their pups here, too.

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10.5 km

This is the perfect spot to catch Norfolk seals. Between November to about February hundreds of grey seals breed here. If you’re in the area around this time, then you have to catch the magnificent and forever-memorable sight.

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10.8 km

Beach

15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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