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Horsey Gap Seal Colony – Horsey Windpump loop from Hickling

Horsey Gap Seal Colony – Horsey Windpump loop from Hickling

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Horsey Gap Seal Colony – Horsey Windpump loop from Hickling

01:27

32.4km

40m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.2 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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32 m

Hickling Broad Visitor Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hickling Broad is an all year round haven for wildlife, and a fantastic bird watching spot.

The visitor centre has a gift shop and refreshments, as well as plenty of information about Hickling Broad, Norfolk's largest broad.

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13.6 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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13.6 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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14.4 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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16.2 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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16.3 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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22.1 km

Ruins

24.2 km

Sea Palling Beach

Highlight • Natural

Sea Palling Beach is a hidden gem along the Norfolk coastline. The beautiful Blue Flag beach is not usually too crowded and has plenty to offer in terms of wildlife, …

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32.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

999 m

918 m

210 m

Surfaces

29.1 km

1.44 km

1.11 km

538 m

210 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

23°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

October 21, 2021,R5 -Northern Broads: Hickling to Horsey

This loop route through the northern coastal region of the Norfolk Broads offers a cross-section of highlights; from the Hickling Broads Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserve to the seal colony at Horsey Gap, and a couple of historic treasures at Horsey Windpump and Waxham Barn, the largest Tudor barn in East Anglia.

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Horsey Gap Seal Colony – Horsey Windpump loop from Hickling

Hickling Broad Visitor Centre

Horsey Gap Seal Watching Beach

Horsey Gap Seal Colony

Poppylands

Horsey Windpump and Café

Horsey Windpump

Sea Palling Beach

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