Winterton Beach boasts vast golden sand and clean and gentle sea. It’s backed by rolling dunes which have been designated as a national nature reserve. The stretch of sand between the dunes and the sea gives a lovely uncrowded and open atmosphere. If you’re lucky, you might even see seals on this beach.

Claire

October 30, 2021

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The dunes keep collapsing during storms, so please keep to known footpaths to help protect the dune system habitat. Also, if you visit between October and March, please keep your dogs on leads and seals may be on the beach giving birth/raising their pups.

Alan R

December 21, 2023

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During November and December parts of the beach is closed due to the grey seal pupping season
Please keep dogs on leads and look out for seals pups in the dunes
These are wild animals and may attack if threatened
Wardens are present during day light to guide people

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1. Winterton-on-Sea & Dunes loop via Winterton Beach — Norfolk Coast

8.33km

02:07

20m

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

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2. Winterton Dunes loop from Hemsby

13.1km

03:20

40m

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

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3. Winterton-on-Sea to Sea Palling and back — Norfolk Coast

23.2km

05:50

30m

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

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1. Winterton-on-Sea & Dunes loop via Winterton Beach — Norfolk Coast

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