Blakeney Point, National nature reserve in North Norfolk, England
The four-mile long coastal spit contains sand dunes, salt marshes, and shingle beaches extending into the North Sea from the Norfolk coast.
The National Trust began managing this nature reserve in 1912, establishing protection measures for the diverse coastal habitats and wildlife populations.
Local communities maintain traditional practices of sailing and natural resource gathering, including seasonal samphire harvesting from the salt marshes.
Visitors can access the reserve through boat trips from Morston Quay or by walking along the shoreline, with seasonal restrictions during bird nesting periods.
The reserve hosts over 4,000 grey seal pups each winter, making it one of the largest seal breeding colonies in England.
Location: North Norfolk
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/blakeney-national-nature-reserve
GPS coordinates: 52.97720,0.97780
Latest update: May 18, 2025 04:01
Norfolk combines medieval architecture, Roman ruins, and nature reserves. The region features historic manor houses, windmills, monastery ruins, and lighthouses. Natural areas include coastal beaches, pine forests, bird sanctuaries, and the Norfolk Broads with their distinctive water landscape.
North Norfolk Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest
3.4 km
St Nicholas Church, Blakeney
4.3 km
Blakeney Chapel
4.6 km
Cley Windmill
5 km
Wiveton Hall
4.5 km
Blakeney Guildhall
3.6 km
Blakeney Windmill
4.1 km
Church of St John the Baptist
4.2 km
Langham Dome
4.5 km
Church of St Mary and St Andrew
5.2 km
Kings Arms Inn
3.5 km
Church of All Saints
4.5 km
Church of All Saints
2.7 km
The Anchor Public House
2.6 km
Medieval undercroft known as the Guildhall
3.6 km
Blakeney War Memorial
4.1 km
Stiffkey War Memorial Cross
4.3 km
White Horse Public House
3.6 km
Stiffkey Old Hall
4.3 km
Boundary Wall From North West Corner Of Quay Barn Westwards Along The Quay And Southwards Along Westgate Stret
3.5 km
4, Mariners Hill
3.7 km
1, 3 And 5, Bridge Street
4.4 km
Friary Farmhouse
3.9 km
The Old School And Boundary Wall
4.2 km
Claremount House
4.1 km
46, High Street
3.7 km
Medieval Arch Incorpated Into Maison Du Quai
5.1 km
Blakeney Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
4.2 kmReviews
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