The Pool

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Norfolk North Norfolk

England

The Pool

Tracks in the sand, Holkham beach — Tracks in the sand, Holkham beach Credit: Eirian Evans

The Pool is a prominent coastal feature located in Norfolk, England. It is comprised of a sea, estuary, and creek, making it a diverse and unique natural environment. The Pool is situated on the eastern coast of England, bordered by the North Sea.

The sea component of The Pool is characterized by its vast expanse of open water, with waves crashing against the shoreline. It offers stunning views of the horizon and is a popular spot for recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, and sailing.

The estuary is an area where the sea merges with a river, creating a brackish water environment. The estuary within The Pool is known for its rich biodiversity. It serves as a vital habitat for numerous species of fish, birds, and other marine life. The estuary is also an important migratory route for birds, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.

The creek is a narrow, winding waterway that branches off from the estuary. It provides a sheltered habitat for various species and offers a tranquil setting for boating and fishing. The creek within The Pool is surrounded by lush vegetation and is home to several species of plants and animals.

Overall, The Pool in Norfolk is a fascinating natural feature that combines the power of the sea, the diversity of an estuary, and the serenity of a creek. It offers a range of recreational opportunities and serves as an important ecosystem for a wide variety of flora and fauna.

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The Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.972861/0.85396651 or Grid Reference TF9145. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tracks in the sand, Holkham beach

Tracks in the sand, Holkham beach

Paths by Wells Pinewoods Drift Well hidden pitches for 116 touring caravans are down this path, on the left

Paths by Wells Pinewoods Drift

Well hidden pitches for 116 touring caravans are down this path, on the left

Jetty at Wells-next-the-Sea

Jetty at Wells-next-the-Sea

New and old RNLI Lifeboat stations Work on the new lifeboat house for Wells lifeboat is well underway

New and old RNLI Lifeboat stations

Work on the new lifeboat house for Wells lifeboat is well underway

Beach by The Run at Wells-next-the-Sea

Beach by The Run at Wells-next-the-Sea

Loading crates of fresh crabs on Wells quay in Norfolk Within ten minutes of the boat docking these live crabs were on a pick up truck and whisked away for processing

Loading crates of fresh crabs on Wells quay in Norfolk

Within ten minutes of the boat docking these live crabs were on a pick up truck and whisked away for processing

Richard Humphrey

Unloading crates of whelks on the quay in Wells-next-the-Sea

Unloading crates of whelks on the quay in Wells-next-the-Sea

Richard Humphrey

Fishing boats moored in Wells-next-the-Sea Several of these boats docked in a short space of time, having come into the harbour on the rising tide. The fresh catches of crabs and shell fish were quickly offloaded and taken away for processing.

Fishing boats moored in Wells-next-the-Sea

Several of these boats docked in a short space of time, having come into the harbour on the rising tide. The fresh catches of crabs and shell fish were quickly offloaded and taken away for processing.

Richard Humphrey

Boats on an incoming tide at Wells-next-the-Sea

Boats on an incoming tide at Wells-next-the-Sea

Richard Humphrey

New crab pots on the quay at Wells-next-the-Sea

New crab pots on the quay at Wells-next-the-Sea

Richard Humphrey

FAIRLASS about to dock in Wells Harbour, Norfolk A King&#039;s Lynn registered fishing boat, LN226, about to dock and offload a cargo of freshly caught whelks

FAIRLASS about to dock in Wells Harbour, Norfolk

A King's Lynn registered fishing boat, LN226, about to dock and offload a cargo of freshly caught whelks

Richard Humphrey

Seal track on Bob Hall's Sand

Seal track on Bob Hall's Sand

Bob Hall's Sand Huge expanse of sand, accessible through the saltmarsh at low tide.

Bob Hall's Sand

Huge expanse of sand, accessible through the saltmarsh at low tide.

Bob Hall's Sand

Bob Hall's Sand

Shingle ridge near East Hills

Shingle ridge near East Hills

Shingle ridge on Bob Hall's Sand

Shingle ridge on Bob Hall's Sand

Dead guillemot on Bob Hall's Sand One of an unusual number washing up along the coast, with over 40 across the sand flats.

Dead guillemot on Bob Hall's Sand

One of an unusual number washing up along the coast, with over 40 across the sand flats.

Dunes at East Hills

Dunes at East Hills

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The Pool is located at Grid Ref: TF9145 (Lat: 52.972861, Lng: 0.85396651)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: North Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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///finer.encourage.elevates. Near Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.972861,0.85396651

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 52.9694757/0.850532

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 52.9706075/0.850593

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 52.971072/0.8505558

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 52.9724604/0.8507406

Barrier: kissing_gate

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 52.9727946/0.8468942

Wells Pinewoods

Board Type: wildlife

Check Date: 2021-06-23

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 52.9727359/0.846685

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle Parking: stands

Capacity: 8

Lat/Long: 52.9728644/0.8470538

Addr Housenumber: 40

Lat/Long: 52.9735473/0.8470398

Addr Housename: happy days

Addr Housenumber: 30

Lat/Long: 52.9735187/0.8475001

Drinking Water

Lat/Long: 52.9736064/0.8468591

Waste Disposal

Lat/Long: 52.9726826/0.8469945

Leisure: slipway

Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: slipway

Seamark Type: small_craft_facility

Lat/Long: 52.9734802/0.8503743

Leisure: slipway

Seamark Type: small_craft_facility

Lat/Long: 52.9732384/0.8519198

Seamark Buoy Lateral Category: port

Seamark Buoy Lateral Colour: red

Seamark Buoy Lateral Shape: can

Seamark Buoy Lateral System: iala-a

Seamark Source: Bing

Seamark Type: buoy_lateral

Lat/Long: 52.9734579/0.8534863

Seamark Buoy Lateral Category: starboard

Seamark Buoy Lateral Colour: green

Seamark Buoy Lateral Shape: conical

Seamark Buoy Lateral System: iala-a

Seamark Source: Bing

Seamark Type: buoy_lateral

Lat/Long: 52.9732209/0.8524288

Seamark Beacon Lateral Category: waterway_left

Seamark Beacon Lateral Colour: grey

Seamark Beacon Lateral Shape: stake

Seamark Beacon Lateral System: cevni

Seamark Source: Bing;Mapillary

Seamark Topmark Colour: green

Seamark Topmark Shape: cone, point up

Seamark Type: beacon_lateral

Lat/Long: 52.9729794/0.8519393

Seamark Beacon Lateral Category: waterway_left

Seamark Beacon Lateral Colour: grey

Seamark Beacon Lateral Shape: stake

Seamark Beacon Lateral System: cevni

Seamark Source: Bing;Mapillary

Seamark Topmark Colour: green

Seamark Topmark Shape: cone, point up

Seamark Type: beacon_lateral

Lat/Long: 52.9728619/0.8518988

Seamark Beacon Lateral Category: waterway_left

Seamark Beacon Lateral Colour: grey

Seamark Beacon Lateral Shape: stake

Seamark Beacon Lateral System: cevni

Seamark Source: Bing;Mapillary

Seamark Topmark Colour: green

Seamark Topmark Shape: cone, point up

Seamark Type: beacon_lateral

Lat/Long: 52.9727597/0.851832

Bicycle Parking

Access: yes

Bicycle Parking: rack

Capacity: 10

Covered: no

Lat/Long: 52.9724518/0.8492923

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9725293/0.8494151

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9725056/0.8493606

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9724741/0.8493606

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.972465/0.8494197

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9724937/0.8494219

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9725279/0.8494803

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9725015/0.8494871

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9724682/0.8494841

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9724686/0.8495341

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9724988/0.8495333

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9725298/0.8495318

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9725298/0.8495757

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9724978/0.8495765

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9724691/0.8495742

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9724787/0.8496356

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 52.9725184/0.8496371

Bench

Backrest: yes

Direction: E

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.969681/0.8502261

Outer Harbour

Email: harbouroffice@wellsharbour.co.uk

Harbour: yes

Operator: Port of Wells

Phone: +441328711646

Website: https://www.portofwells.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 52.9715284/0.8511978

Defibrillator

Defibrillator Location: On west side of toilet building, facing car park

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Ref GB The Circuit: 63F98AD5-20B0-457D-A8F6-ADF200ABA499

Lat/Long: 52.9721872/0.8493448

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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