Short birdwatching visit · National Trust
Horsey Windpump and Mere
- Tier
- Good stop nearby
- Best season
- winter
- Headline birds
- Gadwall · Teal · Mallard
- Parking
- Paid parking is at Horsey Windpump; National Trust members park free.
- Hides
- Not stated by the operator
- Step-free
- Not stated by the operator
Horsey · NR29 4EE
Horsey Windpump stands beside a Broadland mere and open grazing marsh, making a convenient place to start a waterside birding visit. The surrounding wetland is particularly valued for winter wildfowl; county reports document Gadwall, Teal and Mallard on the mere. The immediate windpump and staithe area is a manageable short stop with visitor facilities. Longer walks need a careful look at the current route notices, as the permissive field path opposite the windpump is temporarily closed.
Birds and seasons
- Gadwall · Headline bird — Typically winter Source for Gadwall
- Teal · Headline bird — Typically winter Source for Teal
- Mallard · Headline bird — Typically year-round Source for Mallard
Plan your visit
- Hides and viewpoints
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
- Paths
- Stay on open signed paths; the permissive field path opposite the windpump is temporarily closed.
- Toilets
- Toilets and an accessible toilet are at the windpump car park.
- Parking
- Paid parking is at Horsey Windpump; National Trust members park free.
- Dogs
- Dogs are welcome on leads, particularly around livestock and protected wildlife.
- Access notes
- The local walking routes include uneven grass, muddy tracks, slopes and steps; choose the short visitor-area option if needed.
- Step-free access
- Not stated by the operator – check before travelling
Getting there: Use the windpump car park on the B1159; nearest bus stops are at Winterton-on-Sea and West Somerton.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Nearby special trips
- Martham Broad and Marshes · 1.5 straight-line miles
- Winterton Dunes National Nature Reserve · 2.9 straight-line miles
- Happisburgh and Walcott coastal paths · 7.3 straight-line miles
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: NWT Hickling Broad and Marshes, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
- Martham Broad and Marshes · 1.5 miles in a straight line
- Winterton Dunes National Nature Reserve · 2.9 miles in a straight line
- Ludham and Potter Heigham Marshes · 5.0 miles in a straight line