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Seals at Blakeney Point, Norfolk

Blakeney Point Blakeney Point is a low-lying spit of land jutting from the north coast of Norfolk, near the villages of Blakeney, Norfolk, Stiffkey, Morston and Cley next the Sea. It is owned by the National Trust and is designated a National Nature Reserve. The spit is 4 miles long and comprises shingle and sand dunes, while the wider nature reserve and land in the National Trust's ownership include the coastal salt marshes, tidal mudflats and farmland reclaimed from the sea. The spit itself is a dynamic structure, gradually moving towards the coast and extending to the west The many visitors who come to birdwatch, sail or for other outdoor recreations are important to the local economy. Local boats take visitors out to see the seals on the tip of the spit. (Read more)