Experience the Broadland landscape and wealth of wildlife of the Horsey Estate, with its Mere, reedbeds, marshes and drainage mills. The Horsey Estate was acquired by the National Trust in 1948 from the Buxton family, who continue to manage it.
'The Bitterns boomed and Marsh Harriers hawked over Horsey, the caterpillars of the Swallowtail were still to be found on clumps of Milk Parsley' - Sir Peter Scott.
Horsey Mere and surrounding reed beds are a haven for wildlife. The Mere offers superb sailing and fishing whilst in winter a wildfowl refuge operates. The Mere hosts over 5,000 wildfowl, and boat users are asked to avoid the Mere from November to March each year.
This walk is provided with support from our lessee, the Horsey Estate Trust who manage much of the Horsey Estate, and also with thanks to the Broads Authority and the Broadland Flood Alleviation Project.
Enjoy the scenery and the wildlife many of which are unique to this area. On your way back to the car park why not stop for a cup of tea and cake in the Staithe Stores or maybe a visit to the impressive five story windpump.
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