Salthouse is a coastal village in North Norfolk, England, situated within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The region is characterized by diverse landscapes, including extensive coastal grazing marshes, saline lagoons, and a significant shingle beach. Inland, Salthouse Heath offers gorse and heather moorland with elevated views. These varied terrains provide opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Salthouse offers more than 30 routes across several sports…
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4.7
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Average rating
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4.7
(6)
58
hikers
8.31km
02:11
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(14)
69
hikers
9.43km
02:25
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(5)
32
hikers
5.39km
01:23
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
hikers
19.9km
05:10
130m
130m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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13
riders
30.7km
02:16
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
riders
18.1km
01:17
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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22
riders
14.5km
01:04
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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9
riders
47.2km
02:45
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
runners
16.1km
01:55
10m
20m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

5.0
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80
runners
12.9km
01:31
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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71
runners
10.7km
01:07
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

36
runners
31.2km
03:29
180m
180m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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49
riders
51.3km
03:03
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
riders
39.0km
02:17
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
riders
38.0km
02:14
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
12.0km
00:44
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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50
riders
49.1km
02:08
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

53
riders
60.0km
02:34
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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34
riders
42.8km
01:49
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

29
riders
19.2km
00:49
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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6
riders
89.4km
05:32
380m
380m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
45.8km
03:03
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
49.9km
02:57
210m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
85.5km
05:04
430m
430m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Salthouse offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 39 routes across these sports. More than 17,000 visitors have explored the area, contributing to an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars on komoot.
Popular hiking trails include routes through Salthouse Marshes and Salthouse Heath, offering coastal views and diverse landscapes. A 5-mile (8 km) circular walk from Salthouse village ascends to the Heath and coincides with the Norfolk Coast Path National Trail. For more options, explore Hiking around Salthouse.
Yes, Salthouse offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels. These often include gentle walks across Salthouse Heath or along the shingle beach. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Salthouse guide.
Salthouse is suitable for various cycling disciplines, including road cycling, touring cycling, and gravel biking. The Norfolk Coast Cycleway (National Cycle Route 30) passes nearby, offering quiet lanes. Discover more routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Salthouse and Cycling around Salthouse guides.
Salthouse has mountain biking opportunities, though fewer than other sports. There is at least one dedicated mountain biking route in the area. For detailed information, consult the MTB Trails around Salthouse guide.
Salthouse is known for its diverse natural features, including the Salthouse Marshes, a significant birding territory with walking tracks. Salthouse Heath offers gorse and heather moorland with coastal views. A shingle beach extends along the coast, connecting to Kelling and Cley-next-the-Sea.
Yes, Salthouse Heath contains the largest cluster of Bronze Age burial mounds in Norfolk. Additionally, remains of a WWII radar station can be found around Bard Hill. Roman fort foundations are also present on Gramborough Hill.
Salthouse offers several routes suitable for jogging, particularly along the coastal paths and through Salthouse Marshes. These routes provide varied terrain and scenic views. Explore options in the Running Trails around Salthouse guide.
The Salthouse Sculpture Trail is a 10-mile (16 km) walk that combines art with the natural beauty of the area. It offers an interesting way to explore the landscape while enjoying various sculptures. This trail provides beautiful views throughout its length.
Salthouse is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 17,000 visitors having recorded tours in the region. The routes have received over 1,600 ratings, averaging 4.66 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Salthouse, covering various sports and difficulty levels. These include Hiking around Salthouse, Running Trails around Salthouse, and Road Cycling Routes around Salthouse. Guides for mountain biking, touring cycling, gravel biking, and easy hikes are also available.
For general information about the broader North Norfolk area, which includes Salthouse, the official tourism website is Visit North Norfolk. While there isn't a single official website solely for the Salthouse region, local businesses like The Salthouse Hotel may have their own websites. The Norfolk Wildlife Trust manages Salthouse Marshes and provides visitor information.

