The first natural landmark many walkers encounter along the Norfolk Coast Path is the dramatic stretch of cliffs between Hunstanton and Old Hunstanton. Rising above the shoreline on the western edge of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, the cliffs form a striking introduction to the coast — layered rock faces, scattered boulders, tidal sand, and open views across The Wash.
The Norfolk Coast National Landscape is one of the most accessible coastal landscapes in eastern England for travellers arriving without a car. Rail connections into King's Lynn provide a straightforward route into the western edge of the landscape, with onward bus services linking the coast, walking routes, and seaside villages.
Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve sits on the Suffolk–Norfolk border, where open heathland and woodland meet. It is also the starting point of the Peddars Way, making it both a destination in its own right and the beginning of a long-distance route.
The Peddars Way is one of the quieter long-distance routes in England, with an estimated 20,000–25,000 people using the trail each year. This includes walkers, cyclists, and horse riders using permitted sections of the route.
Food and shops along the Peddars Way are limited and spread out, particularly in the southern sections of the route. Most options are found in villages along or near the path, with long stretches in between where there are no facilities.
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