Cliffs, beach, and the Norfolk Coast Path
Old Hunstanton sits on the Norfolk Coast, immediately north of Hunstanton, where the sheltered waters of The Wash begin to open towards the North Sea. Its sandy beach, distinctive cliffs and quieter village character provide a contrast with the larger seaside town immediately to the south.
The red and white Hunstanton Cliffs are one of the defining features of this part of the coast, with layers of chalk and sandstone rising above the beach. Nearby, Old Hunstanton Lighthouse stands above the cliffs, while the beach opens out considerably at low tide.
The Norfolk Coast Path reaches Old Hunstanton shortly after leaving its starting point in Hunstanton. From here, the trail continues east towards Holme-next-the-Sea, where it connects with the Peddars Way, before passing through the dunes and nature reserves around Holme Dunes Nature Reserve.
Beyond Holme, the route continues through the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, passing beaches, saltmarshes, harbours, villages and nature reserves on its longer journey towards Hopton-on-Sea.
Exploring Old Hunstanton on foot
Old Hunstanton is well placed for shorter walks as well as the Norfolk Coast Path. Walking south along the coast leads past the cliffs towards Hunstanton, while heading east follows the changing coastline towards Holme-next-the-Sea, where dunes, saltmarshes and nature reserves increasingly shape the landscape.
This position between Hunstanton and the wilder landscapes further east makes Old Hunstanton a useful base for exploring the western end of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, whether following a section of the Norfolk Coast Path or spending a day exploring the beach, cliffs and surrounding coast.
For walkers staying near the beginning of the Norfolk Coast Path, Le Strange Arms Hotel provides a beachside base in Old Hunstanton with direct access to the coastal route. From the hotel, walkers can explore Hunstanton Cliffs and the village or continue east along the trail towards Holme-next-the-Sea.
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Le Strange Arms Hotel, Old Hunstanton
Stay beside the beach and directly on the Norfolk Coast Path in Old Hunstanton, with Hunstanton Cliffs, Holme Dunes and the landscapes of the West Norfolk coast within easy reach.
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