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Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Old Hunstanton Beach loop from Ringstead

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Ringstead

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Old Hunstanton Beach loop from Ringstead

Moderate

hikers

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Old Hunstanton Beach loop from Ringstead

03:51

14.9km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.59 km for 1.37 km

Open: • Thursday (otherwise closed)

After 10.0 km for 1.37 km

Open: • Thursday (otherwise closed)

After 13.6 km for 263 m

Open: • Thursday (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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172 m

Ringstead Village Sign and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely village with a great village store (which is like a Tardis for Dr Who fans) , stocking absolutely everything including food, antiques, essentials and fresh produce. The Gin Trap …

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964 m

Larch Plantation

Forest

1.42 km

Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

An important expanse of chalk grassland, Ringstead Downs is a nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It has never been ploughed and boasts diverse wildlife, for example, around 20 butterfly species.

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5.49 km

Old Hunstanton Old Church Mound

Highlight • Religious Site

7.07 km

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Looking for a unique place to stay in Hunstanton? Look no further than The Old Lighthouse, an iconic building located on the cliffs between Hunstanton and Old Hunstanton. The current …

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7.21 km

St Edmund's Chapel Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel, now in ruins, was erected in 1272 in memory of St Edmund who landed at Hunstanton in 855 to be crowned King of East Anglia. He led an …

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7.38 km

Coastguard Lookout and Old Marconi Wireless Station

Highlight • Other

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. …

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7.68 km

View over Old Hunstanton Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The car park at Old Hunstanton affords great views of the extensive beach.

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8.19 km

Old Hunstanton Beach

Highlight • Beach

On a clear day you can see all the way across The Wash to Skegness from Old Hunstanton Beach. The long sandy bay welcomes dogs all year round so is …

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

2.18 km

1.78 km

649 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.15 km

4.53 km

1.13 km

956 m

852 m

293 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 2 August

26°C

16°C

0 %

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Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Old Hunstanton Beach loop from Ringstead

Ringstead Village Sign and Picnic Area

Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve

Old Hunstanton Old Church Mound

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse

St Edmund's Chapel Ruins

Coastguard Lookout and Old Marconi Wireless Station

View over Old Hunstanton Beach

Old Hunstanton Beach

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