NWT Holme Dunes
Based on an extract from Go Birding Magazine by Mark Ward

Parking
Park in the car park at the south-west end of the reserve, just past the reception hut, or drive right down to "The Firs" and park at the heart of the reserve by the visitor centre.

Holme Dunes is a beautiful and tranquil spot in which to watch birds, especially in August when migration truly begins.  You never know what may jump out next when you walk among the Sea Buckthorn bushes or wander through the Firs. 

Migrant birds are abundant throughout the site from the scrub to the expansive grazing marshes and sandy beaches.

Listen out for the cries of the Whimbrel or a flash of the Redstart's tail as he darts out of a buckthorn bush.  Another wonder to behold is the Wryneck's plumage as it feeds in the short turf.

There are lots of trails and hides at Holme to enable you to get close to birds.  Whether you enjoy stunning scenic locations to walk in or enjoy looking out for bird life, you will not be disappointed at Holme.

Distance/Time
To do justice to this great area, allow at least three hours.  A whole day here wil be time well spent if conditions are good for migrants.

Terrain
Varied.  There are short grass paths, rough paths, road, boardwalks, seawall and beach.

Access
The reserve is open 10am to 5pm but the public footpath through the dunes is always accessible.  You will need a permit to access the reserve (free to NWT members), obtained from the gatehouse or visitor centre.  Limited access to wheelchair users.

Facilities
Visitor centre open 10am to 5pm from Easter to October and at weekends in winter.  Toilets at the top of the rough track to the reserve.  Hunstanton (two miles to the south-west) has all facilities.

Getting There
The reserve is clearly signposted off the A149 between Hunstanton and Holme.  The road down to the reserve is long and winding and the final section (reched by turning right just before the toilet block) is very rough, so drive carefully!