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Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby

Horsey Windpump – Horsey Gap Seal Colony loop from Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby

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Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby

Horsey Windpump – Horsey Gap Seal Colony loop from Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby

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Horsey Windpump – Horsey Gap Seal Colony loop from Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby

01:38

28.3km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.7 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.21 km

Ruins of St Mary's Church, East Somerton

Highlight • Religious Site

A truly magical place, St Mary's Church has been wrapped back up in nature since it was abandoned in the 17th century. The size of the oak tree that rises …

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11.8 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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11.9 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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13.0 km

Nelson's Head Pub & Beer Garden

Highlight • Restaurant

Lunch stop, nice beer garden

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13.9 km

Poppylands

Highlight • Cafe

WW2-themed cafe, so a bit of an unusual atmosphere but easy access and outdoor space make it a good option with a bike.

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14.6 km

The Hatch Food Truck

Highlight • Cafe

14.7 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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14.7 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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28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

846 m

445 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

1.49 km

435 m

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

23°C

15°C

37 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Horsey Windpump – Horsey Gap Seal Colony loop from Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby

Ruins of St Mary's Church, East Somerton

Horsey Windpump

Horsey Windpump and Café

Nelson's Head Pub & Beer Garden

Poppylands

The Hatch Food Truck

Horsey Gap Seal Colony

Horsey Gap Seal Watching Beach

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