Christie's Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Christie's Pool

Horse riders approaching Holmes Dunes
Horse riders approaching Holmes Dunes Credit: Basher Eyre

Christie's Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Norfolk, England. Stretching over an area of approximately 10 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.

The pool is nestled amidst lush greenery, surrounded by reed beds, and is fed by natural springs, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water. It is known for its diverse ecosystem, providing habitat to a wide variety of plant and animal species. The pool itself is teeming with aquatic life, with numerous species of fish, frogs, and water insects thriving in its clear waters.

The surrounding marshland is home to an array of bird species, making it a haven for bird watchers. Visitors can spot a range of waterbirds such as herons, kingfishers, and ducks, as well as reed-dwelling birds like warblers and bitterns. The reed beds themselves are an important habitat for marshland plants, including the rare Norfolk Reed, which adds to the beauty of the landscape.

A wooden boardwalk provides visitors with access to different parts of the pool, allowing them to observe the wildlife up close without disturbing their delicate habitats. Interpretive panels along the boardwalk offer educational information about the various species that can be found in the area.

Christie's Pool offers a peaceful and serene environment, perfect for those seeking a tranquil retreat in nature. Whether it is for bird watching, photography, or simply enjoying the beauty of Norfolk's wetlands, this freshwater marsh is a must-visit destination for nature lovers.

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Christie's Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.972392/0.54787913 or Grid Reference TF7144. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Horse riders approaching Holmes Dunes
Horse riders approaching Holmes Dunes
The foreshore seen from the Norfolk Coast Path Holme Dunes <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-in-norfolk/nature-reserves/reserves/holme-dunes" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-in-norfolk/nature-reserves/reserves/holme-dunes">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The foreshore seen from the Norfolk Coast Path
Holme Dunes LinkExternal link
Norfolk Coast Path: Flaxley to Brancaster (1) And we're off
Norfolk Coast Path: Flaxley to Brancaster (1)
And we're off
Norfolk Coast Path: Flaxley to Brancaster (2) Heading from the car park to the foreshore
Norfolk Coast Path: Flaxley to Brancaster (2)
Heading from the car park to the foreshore
Norfolk Coast Path: Flaxley to Brancaster (3) The foreshore at Flaxley
Norfolk Coast Path: Flaxley to Brancaster (3)
The foreshore at Flaxley
Norfolk Coast Path: Flaxley to Brancaster (4) Looking out into The Wash <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wash" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wash">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Norfolk Coast Path: Flaxley to Brancaster (4)
Looking out into The Wash LinkExternal link
Spigot mortar emplacement, Holme Beach
Spigot mortar emplacement, Holme Beach
Caution Golf Course Warning signs for footpath users of flying golf balls near to Holme Next The Sea, Norfolk.
Caution Golf Course
Warning signs for footpath users of flying golf balls near to Holme Next The Sea, Norfolk.
Lots Of Sand The beach at Holme Next The Sea, Norfolk.
Lots Of Sand
The beach at Holme Next The Sea, Norfolk.
End of the Road Beach road ends here one has to walk over part of the Golf Course to reach the coast.
End of the Road
Beach road ends here one has to walk over part of the Golf Course to reach the coast.
Looking out towards the sea
Looking out towards the sea
Holme-next-the-Sea, Hunstanton Golf Course: strange war relic? View NE on beach - past Golf Course. It seems to be an object left from World War Two defences - what is it?
Holme-next-the-Sea, Hunstanton Golf Course: strange war relic?
View NE on beach - past Golf Course. It seems to be an object left from World War Two defences - what is it?
Flying Golf Balls At this point close to the seaside sand dunes part of The Pedlars Way long distance path crosses the local golf course fairway and there is a sign that reads
CAUTION
LOOK LEFT & RIGHT
BE AWARE OF FLYING GOLF BALLS

At the top of the sign is the coat of arms and name of Hunstanton.
Flying Golf Balls
At this point close to the seaside sand dunes part of The Pedlars Way long distance path crosses the local golf course fairway and there is a sign that reads CAUTION LOOK LEFT & RIGHT BE AWARE OF FLYING GOLF BALLS At the top of the sign is the coat of arms and name of Hunstanton.
Tidal Pool The sand dunes on this coast are deposited by currents flowing westward round the north Norfolk Coast. This results in the dunes having a long linear structure parallel to the coast and tidal pools sometimes form in between the linear ridges. The coast appears to be growing in size as the sand is deposited. In the far distance can be seen the town of Hunstanton.
Tidal Pool
The sand dunes on this coast are deposited by currents flowing westward round the north Norfolk Coast. This results in the dunes having a long linear structure parallel to the coast and tidal pools sometimes form in between the linear ridges. The coast appears to be growing in size as the sand is deposited. In the far distance can be seen the town of Hunstanton.
Flood damage at Hunstanton Golf Course The entire Norfolk coast was battered by a 1 in 60 year tidal surge on the night of Thursday 5th December 2013. A combination of a spring tide, 60 mph winds and a North Sea tidal surge caused the highest tides in over 60 years. The sand dune bank in this area was breached allowing the sea water to flood the golf course and wash away the road and public footpath over the course. It used to look like this <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2847729" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2847729">Link</a>
Flood damage at Hunstanton Golf Course
The entire Norfolk coast was battered by a 1 in 60 year tidal surge on the night of Thursday 5th December 2013. A combination of a spring tide, 60 mph winds and a North Sea tidal surge caused the highest tides in over 60 years. The sand dune bank in this area was breached allowing the sea water to flood the golf course and wash away the road and public footpath over the course. It used to look like this Link
Ground under repair! - Hunstanton Golf Course The entire Norfolk coast was battered by a 1 in 60 year tidal surge on the night of Thursday 5th December 2013. A combination of a spring tide, 60 mph winds and a North Sea tidal surge caused the highest tides in over 60 years. The sand dune bank in this area was breached allowing the sea water to flood the golf course and wash away the fairway, road and public footpath over the course.
Ground under repair! - Hunstanton Golf Course
The entire Norfolk coast was battered by a 1 in 60 year tidal surge on the night of Thursday 5th December 2013. A combination of a spring tide, 60 mph winds and a North Sea tidal surge caused the highest tides in over 60 years. The sand dune bank in this area was breached allowing the sea water to flood the golf course and wash away the fairway, road and public footpath over the course.
Flooding near the 10th hole - Hunstanton Golf Course The entire Norfolk coast was battered by a 1 in 60 year tidal surge on the night of Thursday 5th December 2013. A combination of a spring tide, 60 mph winds and a North Sea tidal surge caused the highest tides in over 60 years. The sand dune bank in this area was breached allowing the sea water to flood the golf course and wash away the road and public footpath over the course.
Flooding near the 10th hole - Hunstanton Golf Course
The entire Norfolk coast was battered by a 1 in 60 year tidal surge on the night of Thursday 5th December 2013. A combination of a spring tide, 60 mph winds and a North Sea tidal surge caused the highest tides in over 60 years. The sand dune bank in this area was breached allowing the sea water to flood the golf course and wash away the road and public footpath over the course.
Fairway and flooding at Hunstanton Golf Course The entire Norfolk coast was battered by a 1 in 60 year tidal surge on the night of Thursday 5th December 2013. A combination of a spring tide, 60 mph winds and a North Sea tidal surge caused the highest tides in over 60 years. The sand dune bank in this area was breached allowing the sea water to flood the golf course and wash away the road and public footpath over the course.
Fairway and flooding at Hunstanton Golf Course
The entire Norfolk coast was battered by a 1 in 60 year tidal surge on the night of Thursday 5th December 2013. A combination of a spring tide, 60 mph winds and a North Sea tidal surge caused the highest tides in over 60 years. The sand dune bank in this area was breached allowing the sea water to flood the golf course and wash away the road and public footpath over the course.
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Christie's Pool is located at Grid Ref: TF7144 (Lat: 52.972392, Lng: 0.54787913)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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