Why is Blakeney point so

important?

Why is Blakeney Point in

danger?

Blakeney Point is important for

many reasons. Due to this, it has
received several reco0gnitions,
such as being an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty.
(AONB).

Blakeney Point is not a stable

environment for local wildlife. Tide
and storm activity constantly
shape the coastline and large
quantities of sediment can be
removed during powerful storms.
Activity in the area also disturbs
the local birds and seals; seal
colonies have shown signs of
distress when a boat passes too
close. Vegetation can also be
trampled by visitors to Blakeney
Point, destroying the natural
habitat for birds to nest in.

Blakeney Point is a massive

tourist attraction. Due to its vast
wildlife, 39% of tourists who visited
Blakeney Point visited the spit for
birdwatching purposes. The main
attractions of the point are the
seals, sailing and walking.
In terms of wildlife, Blakeney
Point has been designated as the
most important site in Europe for
nesting terns and over 500 harbour
and grey seals line its beaches.

What can we do to prevent

damaging Blakeney Point?
The National Trust have
already put into place several
systems to manage Blakeney
Point, a designated red-zone
development area.
During the breeding
season, seal and terns
breeding areas are fenced off
to avoid disturbing them in
their natural habitats. A
pathway over the point has
been constructed out of
recycled plastic to reduce
erosion. Visitors are also
regularly reminded by signs
that the area is protected and
dogs are not allowed on the

Blakeney
Point

A National Trust
Nature Reserve
and why it needs
saving