Horsey Mere

Horsey Mere is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the north. Near the Norfolk coast, Horsey's reeds and grazing marshes provide habitats of international importance for birds, including skullcap, teal, shovel, pochard, gadwall, eye yellow, blanched duck, bitter, stone warbler, yellow warbler, and grasshopper warbler. Visitors can even spot two rare warblers here; Cetti's and Savi's. Horsey Mere is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an important wildlife refuge. Horsey Mere deserves to be one of the most beautiful lakes on Norfolk Island.

There are roads leading along both sides of the dyke leading to Horsey Mere. A road leads along the shore of the Waxham New Cut to the remains of the Brograve Drainage Mill. The road on the other side of the dike is much shorter and leads to a Horsey Mere lookout. All roads offer stunning views of the reeds, marshes, and sparkling water. A refreshment hut on the Horsey Staithe offers the chance to enjoy a cup of (seasonal) tea. This perfect canvas is a very popular biological destination. Here visitors can see swamp birds of prey flying overhead, and during the winter months, visitors can spot birds of prey and daytime flying owls. There is also a flock of cranes that reside in the fields around here. Most people are attracted to Horsey Mere because of the Horsey Windpump, an iconic Norfolk landmark.

• Location: Norfolk Broads, Norfolk Island