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Horsey Windpump and Café – Waxham Beach loop from Winterton-on-Sea

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Horsey Windpump and Café – Waxham Beach loop from Winterton-on-Sea

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Horsey Windpump and Café – Waxham Beach loop from Winterton-on-Sea

01:39

29.2km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Norfolk Coast National Landscape

The Broads

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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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5.32 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In the 19th century there were about 250 of them, now only 4 are left, having been replaced by far more efficient (and less romantic) electric pumping stations.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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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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11.1 km

Waxham Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tucked away behind layers of sand dunes and trees, Waxham beach is one of Norfolk's best-kept secrets. The long stretch of golden sand is a great place to relax and watch grey seals bobbing in the North Sea. Although there are slightly ugly concrete sea defences at the entrance to the beach, you will quickly see why this hidden beach deserves its reputation as one of the most beautiful coastal falls within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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