Stiffkey, Norfolk – Village Near the Norfolk Coast Path

Saltmarsh Edges, Low Lanes, and Open Coastal Light

Stiffkey is a village on the north Norfolk coast, set slightly inland from the Norfolk Coast Path within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape. Walking past this section of the route, the path runs across open saltmarsh and sea walls north of the village, with footpaths and lanes linking inland to Stiffkey from the marsh edge.

The village is arranged along a single main street following the line of the River Stiffkey, with houses and farm buildings set back behind low banks and hedges. Walking here shifts from exposed coastal ground to quieter lanes and riverside paths, offering a brief contrast to the openness of the marsh.

Stiffkey offers useful services for walkers. There is a village shop and café, a pub, and accommodation in and around the village, making it a practical place to stop or stay while walking this part of the coast. Additional services are available nearby at Morston and Wells-next-the-Sea.

Beyond Stiffkey, the Norfolk Coast Path continues east toward Wells-next-the-Sea or west toward Morston, following raised embankments across wide areas of marshland. The terrain remains flat and open, with long views across tidal creeks, grazing marsh, and the North Sea.