Norfolk Coast Path Map and Itinerary

Starting Point: Hunstanton

Your first night will be in the traditional Victorian seaside town of Hunstanton. This is a charmingly quiet seaside town which can be accessed from most major cities with a combination of trains and buses and is 4hrs from London. The closest train station from Hunstanton is Kings Lyn.

Hunstanton to Brancaster—10 Miles (16km)

As you set off you will get your first experience of how spectacular the coast is as you head along the cliffs. You shortly pass through the traditional village of Thornham where you will find local amenities and quite a few fine pubs which make a great place to stop for lunch. The path then heads inland across farmlands and rolling hills before heading straight back towards the sea and down into the sleepy hamlet of Brancaster. Whilst on the path why not head out to Titchwell Marsh were you can explore the many rare types of birds and follow the lagoons on to the beach.

 Brancaster to Wells-next-the-sea—13miles (21km)

 Before leaving Brancaster today why not visit St Mary’s Church the location for Brancaster’s Midsummer Music Festivals, before continuing onto Wells-Next-the-Sea. This section of the walk follows the shore, shingles and marshes through some stunning scenery with lots to stop off and see along the way. Be prepared for some marshy areas underfoot on this part of the walk. There are many points of interest to stop off and see including the Roman ruin of Branodunum on Rack Hill.

Wells-next-the-sea to Clay-next-the-sea—10miles (16km)

 Whilst in Wells-Next-the-Sea spend some time exploring the old town with its impressive Georgian style architecture . From here the path leads along the shores until it leaves the town and starts to climb a grassy embankment. This part of the walk is the most impressive , bordering the marshlands and passing through quaint fishing villages where you can sample the fresh catch of the day. Make sure that you always stick to the defined path and ignore any trails leading into the marsh lands as these can be dangerous. You might find this section of the walk slightly tougher underfoot

 Clay-next-the-sea to Cromer—14 miles (23km)

 As you leave Cley-Next-the-Sea be sure and stop by St Margaret’s church (a medieval church with a marvellous structure). The highlight on this stage of the walk is reaching Blakeney point where there are plentiful creeks and wildlife to be discovered. This last section of the walk can be quite tough as you head along the shingle ridge towards Weybourne, however you will be rewarded by the stunning views across the coast at the end. To reach Cromer you start to head inland and will reach the highest point of the walk so far, before you start the descent back towards the sea ending at Cromer Pier.

Finishing Point— Cromer

A traditional British seaside town famous for its fresh seafood namely fresh crab. Along the promenade you will find amusements and entertainment in high season and in the town there are plenty of amenities. Cromer operates a regular rail service with trains running to many major cities including London (approx.4hrs) .

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