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Norfolk Coast Path • Self-Guided Complete Journey

Walk the full length of the Norfolk Coast Path on this complete self-guided journey from Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea. Following the changing coastline of north and east Norfolk, the route passes through beaches, dunes, saltmarshes, nature reserves, fishing villages, and traditional seaside towns before finishing on the county's eastern shoreline.

Beginning on the cliffs at Old Hunstanton, the journey follows the Norfolk Coast National Landscape through Brancaster Staithe and Burnham Deepdale, Wells-next-the-Sea, Cley-next-the-Sea, Sheringham, Mundesley, Happisburgh, Winterton-on-Sea, and Great Yarmouth before reaching the official end of the trail at Hopton-on-Sea.

With an arrival night included before the walk begins, premium local stays along the route, a printed journey guide, digital navigation, and accommodation booking and coordination, this journey provides a comfortable and rewarding way to experience one of England's finest long-distance coastal trails.

At a Glance

Distance: 84 Miles / 135 km

Walking Days: 8

Nights: 9

Difficulty: Easy-going

Availability: April – October

Start: Old Hunstanton

Finish: Hopton-on-Sea

From: £1,880 pp

Available from April to October, subject to accommodation availability.

Included in This Journey

Premium Local Stays
Breakfast Each Morning
Printed Journey Guide Delivered Before Departure
Digital Journey Guide
Digital Navigation Files (GPX)
Accommodation Booking and Coordination
Telephone Support Before and During Your Journey

Important Information

  • Single room supplements apply
  • Travel to and from the route is not included
  • Lunches and evening meals are not included
  • Travel insurance is required
  • Luggage transfer is available separately
  • Accommodation locations and walking stages may vary depending on availability. Your final itinerary will be confirmed before booking.

Journey Map

Journey Itinerary

Arrival Day — Arrive in Hunstanton

Arrive in Hunstanton and settle into your accommodation before the journey begins. Spend the evening exploring the seafront, the famous striped cliffs, or nearby Old Hunstanton before preparing for the first day on the trail.

Stay: Hunstanton

Day 1 — Old Hunstanton to Brancaster

Walking Distance: 7 miles / 11 km

Begin the Norfolk Coast Path at Old Hunstanton before following the coast through Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve and the wide coastal landscapes bordering The Wash. Pass Holme-next-the-Sea, where the Peddars Way joins the Norfolk Coast Path, before continuing to Brancaster.

Stay: Brancaster

Day 2 — Brancaster to Wells-next-the-Sea

Walking Distance: 12 miles / 19 km

Continue east through expansive saltmarshes, Holkham National Nature Reserve and Holkham Beach before arriving in the harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea.

Stay: Wells-next-the-Sea

Day 3 — Wells-next-the-Sea to Cley-next-the-Sea

Walking Distance: 12 miles / 19 km

Follow the coast through Stiffkey, Morston and Blakeney before reaching Cley-next-the-Sea, a village renowned for its windmill, marshes and internationally important birdlife.

Stay: Cley-next-the-Sea

Day 4 — Cley-next-the-Sea to Sheringham

Walking Distance: 8 miles / 13 km

Walk beneath the low cliffs through Weybourne before reaching Sheringham, where the landscape changes from saltmarsh to a traditional seaside setting.

Stay: Sheringham

Day 5 — Sheringham to Mundesley

Walking Distance: 12 miles / 19 km

Continue through Cromer before following the cliff-top coastline towards Mundesley, enjoying uninterrupted sea views for much of the day.

Stay: Mundesley

Day 6 — Mundesley to Happisburgh

Walking Distance: 7 miles / 11 km

A shorter day follows Norfolk's quieter eastern coastline to Happisburgh, home to one of Britain's oldest working lighthouses and a dramatic stretch of rapidly changing coastline.

Stay: Happisburgh

Day 7 — Happisburgh to Winterton-on-Sea

Walking Distance: 12.5 miles / 20 km

Continue south through Sea Palling and along wide sandy beaches before reaching the dunes and protected landscapes surrounding Winterton-on-Sea.

Stay: Winterton-on-Sea

Day 8 — Winterton-on-Sea to Hopton-on-Sea

Walking Distance: 13.5 miles / 22 km

Complete the final stage through Great Yarmouth before following the coastline to Hopton-on-Sea, the official end of the Norfolk Coast Path. Celebrate completing the trail before transferring back to Great Yarmouth for your final evening.

Transfer: Hopton-on-Sea to Great Yarmouth

Stay: Great Yarmouth

Departure Day — Great Yarmouth

After breakfast, depart Great Yarmouth by rail or continue your onward travels.

Start Planning Your Journey

Call 020 4538 6136 or complete the enquiry form below to discuss availability, accommodation options, and your preferred itinerary.

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