Horsey Windpump and Café – Sea Palling Beach loop from Caister on Sea

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Horsey Windpump and Café – Sea Palling Beach loop from Caister on Sea

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Horsey Windpump and Café – Sea Palling Beach loop from Caister on Sea

03:10

55.1km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Norfolk Coast National Landscape

The Broads

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Start point

Bus stop

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116 m

Caister-on-Sea Beach

Highlight • Beach

Backdropped by sand dunes and the glistening sea, Caister beach stretches for miles and miles. Less popular than its neighbouring Great Yarmouth beach, you can enjoy this sandy beach mostly to yourself. At the beach, you will find a historic lifeboat station that dates back to 1791. You can learn about its history at the visitor center opposite.

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12.9 km

Horsey Windpump and Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Powered by tea. Propelled by cake.
Owned by the National Trust, the mill (pump), built in 1855, is in the process of being restored. It should be fully functional by autumn 2018. Helpful and friendly volunteers are keen to share their knowledge about the mill.
It was used to pump water from the drainage ditches which are below sea level up into the river.
In the 19th century there were about 250 of them, now only 4 are left, having been replaced by far more efficient (and less romantic) electric pumping stations.
The pump would have been manned by a marsh man and his boy 24/7.

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14.6 km

Poppylands

Highlight • Cafe

WW2-themed cafe, so a bit of an unusual atmosphere but easy access and outdoor space make it a good option with a bike.

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20.9 km

Sea Palling Road Roundabout

Highlight • Other

22.0 km

Ingham Waterway and Tree

Highlight • River

33.6 km

Sea Palling Beach

Highlight • Natural

Sea Palling Beach is a hidden gem along the Norfolk coastline. The beautiful Blue Flag beach is not usually too crowded and has plenty to offer in terms of wildlife, amusements and attractions. A perfect place for some relaxation and a swim.

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45.3 km

Ruins of St Mary's Church, East Somerton

Highlight • Religious Site

A truly magical place, St Mary's Church has been wrapped back up in nature since it was abandoned in the 17th century. The size of the oak tree that rises up in the centre of the ruins tells you just how long it has been since worshippers set foot inside. Legend has it that the tree grew from the wooden leg of a witch who was buried here.

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