Scolt Head Island, Nature reserve island near Burnham Norton, England.
The 700-hectare island contains tidal sands, salt marshes, shingle beaches, and dunes along the North Norfolk coast between Brancaster and Wells-next-the-Sea.
Following its purchase by the National Trust in 1923 for £500, the island served as an artillery range during World War II before becoming a national nature reserve.
Emma Turner, a notable ornithologist and photographer, established her position as the first resident warden on this Norfolk coastal sanctuary.
Visitors can reach the island via seasonal ferry from Burnham Overy Staithe or by walking across mudflats during low tide with careful attention to tidal schedules.
The island provides nesting grounds for four tern species - Sandwich, Little, Common, and Arctic - contributing to its international ecological significance.
Location: Burnham Norton
GPS coordinates: 52.98220,0.70660
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:44
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.
Castrum Branodunum
4.2 km
Burnham Overy Staithe Windmill
3.1 km
Burnham Westgate Hall
4.2 km
Church of St Margaret
3.8 km
Church of St Mary
2.3 km
Burnham Norton Friary
4 km
Church of St Clement
4.1 km
Church of St Mary
4.3 km
Hoste Arms Public House
4.2 km
Burnham Deepdale War Memorial Shrine
2.3 km
Burnham Overy Staithe War Memorial
3.3 km
Burnham Market War Memorial
4.3 km
Burnham House
4.3 km
Pentney House
4.3 km
Automobile Association Box No 530
3.5 km
Gatehouse, Carmelite Friary Ruins
4 km
Market House and Market House Cottage
4.3 km
15, Market Place
4.3 km
House On Scolt Head Island
1.1 km
High House
4.3 km
Village Sign
4.3 km
Westgate House
4.3 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk
4.3 km
Milestone, 90yds E of jct with road to Burnham Norton
3 km
Milestone, 250yds W of entrance to First Staithe Field, 4yds E of large ash tree
3.9 km
Milestone, W of jct with Dale End, Brancaster Staithe
2.6 km
Milestone, 1200m E of Burnham Deepdale
2.1 km
Milestone, opp. The Dairy Barn
3.1 kmReviews
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