Today I made a visit to Horsey nearby the popular village of Sea Palling on the Norfolk Coast. This area which is only a 45 minute scenic drive for me, is home to hundreds of beautiful seals and the location that they decide to breed each Winter. If you are making a visit to East Anglia between October and February it is well worth making the trip to the beach to see the colony.

The seals are well monitored and protected by the Friends of Horsey Seals volunteer group and they provided information this year that there were over 200 new pups so far this Winter. I think it is great that this organisation exists to protect these great animals as they are a true treasure for the region and without these protective measures, many of the pups would struggle to survive so close to humans.

The colony is full of grey seals or ‘hook nosed sea pigs’, and there is plenty of information around on how to spot the difference and identify a bull from a cow, and what happens when a pup is born. Did you know that a pup is only with its mum for a few weeks on the beach whilst it sheds its coat and gains blubber, it is then quickly left to fend for itself. Abit harsh if you ask me… but i suppose that’s nature for you!

Horsey’s seal viewing platform is on the route of the scenic Norfolk Coastal Path. This amazing pathway takes you through 62 miles of scenic coastline and stops at many picturesque seaside villages. I would definitely recommend it to those looking for a good walking holiday.