The eye-catching red and white striped cliffs at Hunstanton were formed millions of years ago beneath the sea. The unusual colors are made up of carrstone (sand and iron oxide) and chalk. You might also find fossils hidden in the rocks as dead creatures would have fallen onto the seabed over 70 million years ago. At the rocks, you might also fulmar birds who often make their nests here. The cliff is a must-see place in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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1. Wells-Next-The-Sea loop from Hunstanton

67.1km

04:18

400m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hunstanton to Kings Lynn loop through Sandringham Estate

85.5km

05:05

450m

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3. Coach Road, Sandringham Estate – Sandringham House and Gardens loop from Wolferton

51.1km

03:02

350m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Hunstanton, King'S Lynn And West Norfolk, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Hunstanton Striped Cliffs

1. Wells-Next-The-Sea loop from Hunstanton

2. Hunstanton to Kings Lynn loop through Sandringham Estate

3. Coach Road, Sandringham Estate – Sandringham House and Gardens loop from Wolferton

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