Horsey Gap — Attraction in North Norfolk

We had a bit of a drive to get here, so I was a little worried we wouldn't find any seals and it would be a wasted trip. I needn't have. There were SO many, all along the beach. Apparently, you can see seals there year round and it's a huge colony, so I guess you have good odds of seeing seals whenever you go. We missed the pup season, unfortunately, but there were lots of smaller, fuzzier seals that I guess were adolescents? Anyway, they were all adorable and fascinating to watch. We saw sleeping seals, fighting seals, surfing seals, yoga seals, scratching seals, yawning seals... all the seals. And they were all very photogenic. Using zoom, obviously, since you have to keep your distance. There were a few wardens in the busier sections keeping people back so if you go please respect the seals and give them their space! They will let you know if they're unhappy, and if you scare them away you're only depriving yourself of seals to watch.

Anyway, I loved the whole seal experience. You can see them from fairly close range (again, don't get too close), hear them and smell them. They varied a lot in appearance (apparently they're a mix of grey and common seals?) but they're all cute. It's such a privilege to see them in their natural environment, and I'm outraged that I didn't know about this place sooner. As my brother said, we'll probably never go to any other beach again. And it is a very pleasant beach, especially if you're lucky with the weather, like we were. It's long and sandy like Sea Palling, which is just up the coast. Maybe sandier than SP? Bring a picnic as there aren't any amenities right on the beach. I actually think that made it a better experience overall, and there is a little pub like thing just before the car park, so there were probably toilets etc there. Be aware it's a bit of a walk from the actual beach, though. By the main car park there's a big concrete ramp down to the beach and sea defences make a kind of pavement that might be OK for wheelchair users, though it doesn't go all the way down the beach. You'd still be able to see lots of seals though since they're everywhere.

In summary, it was everything I hoped for and more, and I can't wait to go back in winter to see the babies! (Also, Horsey Gap is an amazing name for a beach, just...

Really Awesome !! 🙌🥹🤩 A Lucky Encounter with Wild Seals！！！

I never imagined I’d get the chance to see wild seals up close, but this summer proved me wrong in the most delightful way. We were incredibly lucky to witness over a hundred seals lounging lazily on the beach, basking in the sun without a care in the world. It was truly a breathtaking sight, and I couldn’t help but feel deeply grateful for such a beautiful day.

If you’re hoping to see the seals yourself, I highly recommend visiting the spot where we found them. After parking your car, simply head down to the beach and walk to the right for about five to ten minutes. It’s a gentle stroll and absolutely worth it. Seeing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is something I’ll never forget – a perfect reminder of the wonders nature has to offer.❤️

Just a gentle reminder to keep a respectful distance from the seals and stay quiet – they deserve a bit...

This was such an adventure and delight to finally see the seals.

We went up the sand dunes and turned left, there was no signage and we spent over an hr spotting a few bobbing on the water. We were alittle disappointed we didn't see them on the sand. As we were heading back. We realised everyone was walking from the other direction. So we should have turned RIGHT at the end of the sand dune, we walked and walked, still not sure, we had a 2 year old who was tiring, untill finally we spotted hundreds of them sunbathing!!! We were so happy, we spent another hr, but as everyone needed the loo by now we had to head back.

There were no toilets on site, none that we could see, the cafe at front was closed, or else we would have stayed longer.

It's a beautiful beautiful beach. Very long, clean and everyone you meet on your walk are so friendly. Everyone maintained their distance from the animals, as they...