The Gin Trap Inn – Peddars Way Stay | Self Guided Travel

Trailside inn for walking the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path in North Norfolk

The Gin Trap Inn is a characterful countryside stay for walking holidays and outdoor adventures in North Norfolk, set close to both the Peddars Way National Trail and the Norfolk Coast Path. Located in Ringstead and just inland from the coast, it offers an ideal base for long-distance walkers, coastal path explorers, and slow travellers discovering the quiet lanes, big skies, and sandy shores of this beautiful corner of East Anglia.

Blending traditional inn character with contemporary comfort, The Gin Trap Inn is known for its relaxed atmosphere, excellent seasonal food, and warm Norfolk welcome. After a full day on the trail — whether walking south from Hunstanton, heading inland along the Peddars Way, or exploring the coast around Brancaster, Holme-next-the-Sea, and Thornham — it’s the kind of place that feels instantly restorative.

Why Stay at The Gin Trap Inn?

• Direct access to the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path
• Comfortable, stylish en-suite rooms
• Highly regarded seasonal restaurant and breakfast
• Quiet rural setting with easy coastal access
• Ideal stop for multi-day walking holidays
• Pub, dining, and accommodation all under one roof

Walking Holidays from The Gin Trap Inn

The inn sits close to where the Peddars Way transitions into the Norfolk Coast Path, making it a strategic overnight stop for walkers covering England’s only combined linear national trail.

Key walks and routes nearby include:

• Hunstanton → Ringstead (Peddars Way)
• Ringstead → Holme-next-the-Sea (Norfolk Coast Path)
• Ringstead Downs & Coastal Hinterland Walks
• Holme Dunes & North Norfolk Coast circuits

This positioning makes The Gin Trap Inn ideal both for one-night trail stops and longer coastal walking breaks.

Rooms & Facilities

The Gin Trap Inn offers a small collection of well-appointed guest rooms, each designed for comfort after long days outdoors. Expect quality beds, modern bathrooms, thoughtful details, and a calm, relaxed village-inn atmosphere.

Facilities include:

• En-suite guest rooms
• On-site restaurant and bar
• Breakfast for resident guests
• Free parking
• Luggage-friendly for long-distance walkers

Food & Local Produce

Food is a standout feature of The Gin Trap Inn. The kitchen focuses on seasonal North Norfolk produce, serving refined pub classics alongside more creative dishes. Breakfast is generous and well-suited to walkers preparing for a full day on the trail, while dinners offer a welcome reward after coastal or countryside miles.

Nearby Destinations & Trail Access

From The Gin Trap Inn, walkers can easily reach:

• Hunstanton – western start of the Peddars Way
• Holme-next-the-Sea – junction of the two National Trails
• Brancaster & Brancaster Staithe – wide sandy beaches and coastal walking
• Ringstead Downs – elevated inland walking with big views

Public transport connections from nearby coastal villages also make this a flexible base for linear walking routes.

Ideal For

• Long-distance Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path walkers
• Multi-day coastal walking holidays
• Food-focused slow travel breaks
• Couples and solo walkers seeking relaxed trail comfort
• Walker-friendly overnight stops between trail stages

Book Your Stay

The Gin Trap Inn
Website: https://www.thegintrapinn.co.uk

For availability, room types, and dining reservations, visit the official website directly.