Norfolk Coast National Landscape

Wildlife, wide skies, and an ever-changing shoreline

Saltmarsh, dunes, sandy beaches, pinewoods, and grazing marsh create a landscape shaped by tides, wildlife, and open skies. Stretching along the north Norfolk coast in the East of England, this protected landscape offers a diverse network of routes linking coastal villages, nature reserves, wide beaches, and some of the country's most important wildlife habitats.

The Norfolk Coast Path follows the length of the landscape, connecting places such as Hunstanton, Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea, Blakeney, Cley-next-the-Sea, Cromer, and Sea Palling. At Holme-next-the-Sea, the Peddars Way meets the coast, creating one of England's classic coast-and-countryside journeys. Together, these routes reveal the changing character of the shoreline, from tidal marsh and pine forest to sandy beaches, cliffs, and traditional fishing villages.

Whether following a long-distance trail, exploring nature reserves, or moving between coastal settlements, the Norfolk Coast rewards a slower pace and a close connection to the landscape. Wildlife, changing tides, and expansive coastal views shape every journey, making it one of England's most rewarding places for self-guided travel.