Horsey Mere and estate
Round the Horsey estate and its mere, rich in marsh birds.
- Distance
- 7.2 km loop
- Time
- 2 hours
- Grade
- easy
- Without a car
- Yes
When to set off
| Date | Sunset | Start by | Back by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December | 15:38 | 13:05 | 15:05 |
| 15 March | 17:55 | 15:25 | 17:25 |
| 15 June | 21:18 | 18:45 | 20:45 |
| 15 September | 19:11 | 16:40 | 18:40 |
From the route’s slowest published time (2 hours) and the sunset at the start, with half an hour of daylight spare.
Getting there
- First buses 1 and 1A between Lowestoft and Martham
- National Trust car park at the windpump, open dawn to dusk
Start: Horsey Windpump car park, grid reference TG456223. See it on a map.
Before you go
- Uneven grass and dirt paths; very muddy after rain
- Café April to October
The route
Checked by hand against the official route. Route source: National Trust. For the step-by-step directions, see the official route page.
More walks in the Broads
- Horsey Windpump to the beach4.8 km, 2 hours
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