Norfolk Coast & the Broads Short Walks Made Easy

This guide features ten family-friendly and easy-paced short walks across Norfolk, England. Featuring walks in both the Broads National Park, from Aylsham to Burgh Castle, and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape, from The Wash to Winterton-onSea, this guide visits some of the most outstandingly beautiful places in this area. Walks cover rivers, broads, beaches, salt marsh, woodland, and clifftop views.

What to expect from the walks in Norfolk Coast and Broads Short Walks Made Easy:

1. King’s Lynn: Explore the historic dockside area and both sides of the River Great Ouse, including a ride on the King’s Lynn Ferry.

2. Old Hunstanton: Experience coastal dunes, a stretch of the River Hun, and Old Hunstanton beach, with opportunities to visit an RNLI station and beach café.

3. Wells-next-the-Sea: Pass along wildlife-rich salt marshes, England’s largest national nature reserve, and end at Holkham Hall after enjoying coastal vistas.

4. Blakeney: Encounter a boat-lined harbour, National Trust Friary Hills, and the open expanse of Fresh Marshes, all within a two-mile walk.

5. Sheringham to West Runton: A linear clifftop walk from Sheringham to West Runton’s Blue Flag beach, with stunning views from Beeston Bump and a return train ride option.

6. Buxton: Begin with a gentle stroll along the Bure Valley Railway, switch onto the River Bure, visit Oxnead Hall and St Michael & All Angels Church, and amble back across fields.

7. Toad Hole: Depart from Ludham to visit Toad Hole Cottage, enjoy beautiful gardens, and embark on an electric boat trip from How Hill staithe along the River Ant.

8. Potter Heigham: Start with a visit to a stunning medieval church before rambling along the southern shore of Hickling Broad and returning through fields and woods.

9. Winterton-on-Sea: Beginning on the beach, venture through Winterton village and fields to discover the remains of a haunted church, before returning to the beach.

10. Burgh Castle: Explore the Roman fortress ruins overlooking Breydon Water, walk along a long boardwalk with abundant birdlife, and discover a hidden Saxon church.