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Horsey Windpump – Horsey Beach Seal Colony loop from Horsey

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Horsey Windpump – Horsey Beach Seal Colony loop from Horsey

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4.5

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Horsey Windpump – Horsey Beach Seal Colony loop from Horsey

01:29

5.92km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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121 m

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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225 m

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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1.70 km

Horsey Windpump and Horsey Gap

Highlight • Structure

2.60 km

Seals on Horsey Beach

Highlight • Natural

Don’t follow the Komoot route to the car park and along the beach. Go further sown the road, turn left to the Nelson Pub and continue along gravel track to …

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2.62 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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3.01 km

Beach

4.74 km

Nelson's Head Pub & Beer Garden

Highlight • Restaurant

Lunch stop, nice beer garden

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5.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.47 km

1.36 km

893 m

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

1.43 km

988 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Horsey Windpump – Horsey Beach Seal Colony loop from Horsey

Horsey Windpump and Café

Horsey Windpump

Horsey Windpump and Horsey Gap

Seals on Horsey Beach

Horsey Beach Seal Colony

Nelson's Head Pub & Beer Garden

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