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Horsey Windpump and Café – Horsey Windpump loop from Brograve Drainage Mill

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Horsey Windpump and Café – Horsey Windpump loop from Brograve Drainage Mill

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Horsey Windpump and Café – Horsey Windpump loop from Brograve Drainage Mill

00:57

16.1km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.85 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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1.87 km

Poppylands

Highlight • Cafe

WW2-themed cafe, so a bit of an unusual atmosphere but easy access and outdoor space make it a good option with a bike.

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2.80 km

Nelson's Head Pub & Beer Garden

Highlight • Restaurant

Lunch stop, nice beer garden

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3.84 km

Powered by tea. Propelled by cake.
Owned by the National Trust, the mill (pump), built in 1855, is in the process of being restored. It should be fully functional by autumn 2018. Helpful and friendly volunteers are keen to share their knowledge about the mill.
It was used to pump water from the drainage ditches which are below sea level up into the river.
In the 19th century there were about 250 of them, now only 4 are left, having been replaced by far more efficient (and less romantic) electric pumping stations.
The pump would have been manned by a marsh man and his boy 24/7.

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3.94 km

Horsey Windpump

Highlight • Historical Site

After standing silent since 1943, when the building was struck by lightning, Horsey Windpump has been brought back to life with a winding cap and turning sails. From the top, you're rewarded with magnificent panoramic views of the Norfolk countryside and Horsey Mere. There's also a tea room.

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8.06 km

Ruins of St Mary's Church, East Somerton

Highlight • Religious Site

A truly magical place, St Mary's Church has been wrapped back up in nature since it was abandoned in the 17th century. The size of the oak tree that rises up in the centre of the ruins tells you just how long it has been since worshippers set foot inside. Legend has it that the tree grew from the wooden leg of a witch who was buried here.

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16.1 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

662 m

556 m

193 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

1.03 km

193 m

175 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

26°C

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Horsey Windpump and Café – Horsey Windpump loop from Brograve Drainage Mill

Poppylands

Nelson's Head Pub & Beer Garden