Originally built as a Marconi Wireless Station back in 1906, the Coastguard Lookout played an important part in both World Wars, intercepting German radio transmissions and tracing the German fleet.

The Second World War saw the building continue as a signal station and was visited by his Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1943, together with Princesses Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Margaret, who spent time with the Coastguard and all four signed their royal insignias in the coastguard’s log book. This is an event remembered by a proudly-displayed commemmorative plaque on the side of the building.

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Best Hikes to Coastguard Lookout and Old Marconi Wireless Station

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1. Hunstanton to Thornham loop — Norfolk Coast

20.5km

05:16

100m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hunstanton loop to Holmes Dunes & Ringstead Downs

19.1km

04:55

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Hunstanton Striped Cliffs loop from Old Hunstanton

7.07km

01:50

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. 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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Coastguard Lookout and Old Marconi Wireless Station

1. Hunstanton to Thornham loop — Norfolk Coast

2. Hunstanton loop to Holmes Dunes & Ringstead Downs

3. Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Hunstanton Striped Cliffs loop from Old Hunstanton

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