Mundesley, Norfolk – Clifftop and Beach Coast on the Norfolk Coast Path

Sandy beaches, low cliffs, and open coastal views between Overstrand and Happisburgh

Mundesley sits on the Norfolk Coast Path along the North Norfolk coast between Overstrand and Happisburgh. The trail follows the clifftop and promenade above a wide sandy beach, keeping close to the shoreline with continuous views across the North Sea.

The village stands slightly elevated above the sea on low, soft cliffs. Underfoot, the ground is mostly firm and level, using paved promenades, grassy clifftop paths, and short slopes down to the beach. At lower tide, sections of sand allow direct shoreline walking, while higher tides keep the route on the cliff edge.

Mundesley has a traditional seaside character, with a small green, beach huts, cafés, and everyday services close to the front. It feels more settled than the smaller hamlets along this stretch, yet quieter and less busy than Cromer, making it a practical and relaxed stopping point along the coast.

From the village, the Norfolk Coast Path heads west toward Overstrand and Cromer, following clifftop ground with open views, or east toward Bacton and Happisburgh, where the coast becomes flatter and more rural. The terrain remains gentle in both directions, with steady, easy progress along the shoreline.