Ringstead, Norfolk – Village on the Peddars Way

Village Greens, Coastal Light, and the Approach to the Sea

Ringstead is a village in West Norfolk where the Peddars Way passes directly through on its final stretch toward the coast. Set just inland from the North Sea, it marks a noticeable shift in atmosphere, where coastal light and wider skies begin to shape the walking experience.

The village is arranged around a traditional green, with cottages, lanes, and footpaths forming a compact and easy place to navigate on foot. Walking routes lead directly through the village and out toward open countryside, making Ringstead a natural pause point as the trail leaves the Nar Valley and turns toward the coast.

Ringstead offers useful services for walkers. There is a village shop for supplies and a pub within the village, allowing walkers to rest, eat, or resupply before continuing north. Accommodation is also available nearby, making it a practical place to stop or stay on this section of the route.

Beyond Ringstead, the Peddars Way continues across gently rolling farmland before meeting the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea. The walking remains rural and open, but the sense of arrival builds as the landscape gradually opens toward the coast.