📷 Photo by Louis Tripp on UnsplashHorsey Gap
Horsey, United Kingdom
A gap in the dunes on a wild stretch of the east coast where grey seals come ashore to have their pups in winter. Watch from the dune top and keep your distance.
Horsey Gap lies on the east coast of Norfolk; behind the beach stretches Horsey Warren, which Explore Norfolk calls the largest dune system in East Anglia. Grey seals come ashore here in winter. They arrive from late October, and the pups are born from November to January. During this time there is a voluntary closure of the beach (as of October 2026).
You can watch the seals from two marked viewing areas on the dunes, reached from the Horsey Gap car park; it is about 10 minutes to the beach and, depending on the spot, up to roughly 1.6 km to the viewing areas. Keep at least 100 m away, never walk between a mother and her pup, and keep dogs on a lead. Overnight stays, motorhomes and camping are not allowed in the car park; an alternative car park is at Horsey Windpump, a little over 1.6 km away. There are no public toilets at the Gap, so dress warmly and waterproof.
- Nearest town
- Horsey, United Kingdom
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 52.7570, 1.6440
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Horsey Gap?
Horsey Gap is in Horsey, United Kingdom, at GPS 52.7570, 1.6440. It is about 17 km from Wroxham.
Can you camp near Horsey Gap?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Dune Lodge Caravan Park, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 125 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Horsey Gap?
Horsey Gap is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Norfolk coast: seals, saltmarsh and sand.
What is there to see near Horsey Gap?
Places worth a stop nearby: Blakeney Point seals (49 km), Holkham Beach (61 km), Hunstanton Cliffs (81 km) and Canterbury Cathedral (169 km).
When is the best time to visit Horsey Gap?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)