Hunstanton Striped Cliffs

King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Hunstanton

Hunstanton Striped Cliffs

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Hunstanton Striped Cliffs

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Location: Hunstanton, King'S Lynn And West Norfolk, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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August 24, 2022

Road cycling

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 caused by sand and iron oxide and chalk.

As the only west facing resort on the east coast of England, it's one of the few spots you can watch the sunset across the sea.

There are two sides to Hunstanton, the elegant old Victorian town with its Esplanade Gardens and the lively traditional family holiday resort with amusements.

Amy

January 2, 2020

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The eye-catching red and white striped cliffs at Hunstanton were formed millions of years ago beneath the sea. The unusual colors are made up of carrstone (sand and iron oxide) and chalk. You might also find fossils hidden in the rocks as dead creatures would have fallen onto the seabed over 70 million years ago. At the rocks, you might also fulmar birds who often make their nests here. The cliff is a must-see place in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Neil Sneade

August 12, 2024

Road cycling

The beach isn't visible from the cliff road but you do get some great views out across the Wash, with the westering sun if you're here later in the day.

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Elevation 20 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Hunstanton, King'S Lynn And West Norfolk, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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