Snettisham Beach RSPB reserve from Shepherd's Port

This Norfolk walk visits the beach and lagoons on the western coast of the county overlooking the Wash. Don't forget to take your binoculars to watch the extensive bird life.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 5 m
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    Vertical drop: - 4 m
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    Highest point: 6 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m
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Description of the walk

(S)The starting point is the car park (grid ref TF647334) near the beach at Shepherd's Port, which lies a short distance west of Snettisham village. From the car park return east along the road and walk south into the reserve to the various hides which are located at the southern end of the lagoons (or pits as they are described on the RSPB map).

(1)To add variety to the walk you can return along the beach.(E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1 m - Shepherd's Port car park
  2. 1 : km 3.57 - alt. 3 m - Return along beach
  3. S/E : km 6.65 - alt. 2 m - Shepherd's Port car park

Practical information

The tidal reaches and lagoons of the Wash along the West Norfolk Coast are one of the great places in Britain to see wild birds. Birdlife is dependent on season so prior to taking this walk it is suggested you do some research on the www.rspb.org.uk website where full details of what can be seen are provided.

Please Note: Do be careful not disturb the birdlife. The beach area does have nesting birds in summer.

Reviews and comments

3.7 / 5
Based on 1 review
Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4 / 5
Route interest
3 / 5
Westiewalker
Westiewalker

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Good bracing walk. At low tide sea is a long way out and dogs ran into muddy sand. Otherwise good windy walk to blow way the Christmas cobwebs

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