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Description
Cley has a wide range of bird species, in a group of coastal pools and wetlands and also in sand dunes and offshore. The Norfolk coast is notable for migrant and vagrant rarities from both sides of the Atlantic and from southern Europe.
Details
Access
Cley Marshes is on the north Norfolk coast, on the A149 coast road, 6km north of Holt. The visitor centre and car park are easily accessible on the landward side of the road. Entrance is located directly across the A149 coast road from the car park. The Coasthopper bus service stops just outside the nature reserve. This frequent bus service passes by the visitor centre. Access to the reserve is only on foot on good footpaths or boardwalks. The path to the shore is level but long and exposed.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , Sandy , Open landscape , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
On arrival, an admission fee of £5 is payable at the visitor centre, where sightings information is available. Refreshments, toilets and an exhibition can be found here and there is a viewing window over the reserve. The reserve is open dawn till dusk.