Blakeney Point

Shingle Banks, Sand Dunes, and Coastal Landscapes Along the Norfolk Coast

Blakeney Point is one of the most distinctive coastal landscapes within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape. Managed by the National Trust, the long shingle spit extends west from Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea, separating saltmarsh and tidal creeks from the open North Sea. Shingle ridges, sand dunes, tidal habitats, and open shoreline create a landscape shaped by wind, tide, and continual coastal change.

The landscape sits alongside the Norfolk Coast Path and forms part of a wider network of coastal habitats stretching across north Norfolk. Throughout the year, the area supports a rich variety of birdlife and is widely known for the grey seal colonies that gather along the shoreline.

Open horizons, tidal channels, and an ever-changing coastline shape the character of Blakeney Point, creating one of the most distinctive sections of the Norfolk coast and the Norfolk Coast Path.