Park
Donna Nook National Nature Reserve
10 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Joanne
August 16, 2018
Donna Nook Nature Reserve: 1 Mile Donna Nook covers more than 10km (6.25 miles) of coastline between Grainthorpe Haven in the north and Saltfleet in the south where it borders the Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe National Nature Reserve. Every November and December, grey seals come to the Donna Nook coastline to give birth to their pups near the sand dunes; a wildlife spectacle which attracts visitors from across the UK. Viewing seals at Donna Nook The viewing area is open from late October to December at the foot of the sand dunes which acts to reduces disturbance to the seals and ensures the safety of visitors. Seals are large predators and are very powerful. They can move surprisingly quickly
Donna Nook Nature Reserve: 1 Mile Donna Nook covers more than 10km (6.25 miles) of coastline between Grainthorpe Haven in the north and Saltfleet in the south where it borders the Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe National Nature Reserve. Every November and December, grey seals come to the Donna Nook coast…
Wendy
April 23, 2018
National Nature Reserve covers more than 10km (6.25 miles) of coastline on the seaward side of the seabank from Grainthorpe Haven to Saltfleet. The grey seals come here to pup during the months October to January.
John
July 13, 2017
The seal colony at Donna Nook is a significant wildlife location attracting 40,000 visitors every year from around UK and Europe. The Seals at Donna Nook are very close to the shore line and can be photographed quite easily. The best time to visit is from end October to end of December. Local accommodation is in high demand. The Saddlery is just 15 miles from Donna Nook.
The seal colony at Donna Nook is a significant wildlife location attracting 40,000 visitors every year from around UK and Europe. The Seals at Donna Nook are very close to the shore line and can be photographed quite easily. The best time to visit is from end October to end of December. Local accom…
Carla
April 21, 2017
Beautiful coastal walks. In winter months, hundreds of grey seals come ashore onto the sandbanks to give birth to their pups and they are easily seen from viewing platforms.
Karen
July 25, 2018
Donna Nook Nature Reserve is one of the best place to see Grey seals (also known as Arctic seals), in the UK. The best time to see them is during November and December, when they give birth to their pups near the sand dunes, an amazing wildlife spectacle, but they can also be spotted at sea or on distant sandbanks throughout the year.