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Hunstanton

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Hunstanton Striped Cliffs loop from Hunstanton

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Hunstanton

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Hunstanton Striped Cliffs loop from Hunstanton

Moderate

4.2

(13)

210

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Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Hunstanton Striped Cliffs loop from Hunstanton

03:09

12.3km

40m

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: August 18, 2026

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Bus stop

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14 m

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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222 m

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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392 m

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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973 m

Hunstanton Striped Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very popular tourist destination, Hunstanton offers a gently sloping beach with rock pools at the Northern end leading to Hunstanton’s famous red and white stripped cliffs, the unusual colours …

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1.81 km

Hunstanton Green

Highlight • Settlement

Popular gathering spot above Hunstanton Beach, surrounded by pubs, cafes, takeaways and the usual quota of tourist-oriented stores.

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2.65 km

Beach

3.15 km

Hunstanton Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

At low tide, pick through barnacle-encrusted mussels, seek out the plentiful razor clams or just lean up against the concrete groynes and watch the spectacular sunset. It's one of the few places on the east coast where this is possible.

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3.47 km

Sea Wall and Groynes at Sandbanks

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

On a good day this stretch gives good views over the coast and its sandbanks and sea defences. There is an interesting assortment of seaside cottages on the land side. …

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11.0 km

Hunstanton Striped Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hunstanton, which is affectionately called ‘Sunny Hunny’, is one of Norfolk's most popular coastal destinations. Well-known for its beach, striped cliffs, vibrant promenade and traditional seaside town vibes, Hunstanton has …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

3.31 km

2.82 km

1.24 km

791 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

4.17 km

2.61 km

337 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

21°C

16°C

70 %

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Comments

June 24, 2026,UK, England: Heacham - Hunstanton

From Heacham along the beach to Hunstanton to the cliffs and the shipwreck.

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Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Hunstanton Striped Cliffs loop from Hunstanton

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse

Coastguard Lookout and Old Marconi Wireless Station

St Edmund's Chapel Ruins

Hunstanton Striped Cliffs

Hunstanton Green

Hunstanton Beach

Sea Wall and Groynes at Sandbanks

Hunstanton Striped Cliffs

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