Location
Nestled along the Lincolnshire coast, Donna Nook stands as a coastal jewel, drawing nature enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. This remote location is renowned for its expansive salt marshes and wide-open landscapes that gracefully meet the North Sea. Situated between the seaside towns of Cleethorpes and Mablethorpe, Donna Nook Nature Reserve transforms into a bustling hub during the seal pupping season, attracting crowds eager to witness this extraordinary wildlife spectacle.
Parking and Access
Navigating the captivating shores of Donna Nook is made seamless through well-organized parking and accessibility. Despite the annual influx of visitors drawn by the enchanting seal pupping season, the reserve has established efficient parking facilities to accommodate the crowds. Clear signage and designated parking areas ensure a smooth arrival process, allowing visitors to embark on their coastal adventure without hassle. As you near closer to the area, you will follow a one way system that leads you to a large grassy car park which is charged at £5 for the day. From there, a well-maintained path will guide you towards the prime viewing areas, providing both accessibility and safety.
Amenities
Donna Nook generously caters to the needs of its visitors with thoughtfully provided amenities, enhancing the overall experience of witnessing the annual seal pupping spectacle. Informative interpretation points offer insights into the lives of the seals and the coastal ecosystem. There was a refreshments van in the car park too providing refreshments.
Our Opinion
If you haven’t been, its definitely worth the visit, its not somewhere we would probably re-visit as it is £5 to park, you are only really there about an hour or two and there is only one dead end footpath that takes you to see the seals. However its pretty incredible to see the seals flocking to the shore line, playing and seeing their pups.
