Hunstanton Cliffs

Distinctive coastal cliffs on the Norfolk coast

Hunstanton Cliffs rise above the shoreline at the western end of the Norfolk Coast Path, where routes, landscapes and coastal environments meet along the edge of The Wash. Known for their distinctive bands of carrstone, red chalk, and white chalk, the cliffs form one of the most recognisable natural landmarks on the Norfolk Coast.

Located between Hunstanton and Old Hunstanton, the cliffs sit within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape and alongside the Norfolk Coast Path. Today, they form part of a wider network of coastal routes, landscapes and places that connect beaches, dunes, nature reserves, and settlements across north Norfolk.

Walking Hunstanton Cliffs

The Norfolk Coast Path runs beside the cliffs between Hunstanton and Old Hunstanton, making them easy to explore as part of a longer walk or a shorter stay on the coast. From the clifftop and beach, there are wide views across The Wash, while the route north towards Old Hunstanton marks the beginning of a quieter stretch of coastline.

Continue east from Old Hunstanton and the landscape changes again, with the cliffs giving way to beaches, dunes and the nature reserves around Holme-next-the-Sea. For walkers following the Norfolk Coast Path, this is the beginning of the journey east through the Norfolk Coast National Landscape.

Old Hunstanton also makes a natural place to stay when exploring the cliffs and surrounding coast. Le Strange Arms Hotel sits close to the beach, with direct access to the Norfolk Coast Path and the cliffs within walking distance.