End of the Peddars Way – Holme Dunes Nature Reserve loop from Holme next the Sea

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End of the Peddars Way – Holme Dunes Nature Reserve loop from Holme next the Sea

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End of the Peddars Way – Holme Dunes Nature Reserve loop from Holme next the Sea

05:34

21.6km

110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 31, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.8 km for 123 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

End of the Peddars Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point marks the end of the Peddars Way, an iconic 49-mile (79 km) trail through some spectacular Norfolk countryside. From here, follow signs for The Norfolk Coast Path to complete the national trail.

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3.24 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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3.57 km

The Ancient Mariner Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

A pub that serves food and escapes the more commercial bits of Hunstanton. We were lucky and were able to sit outside in the October sun

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4.77 km

Old Hunstanton Old Church Mound

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful church in Hunstanton not far from the beach, I didn't go in as it sounded like something was happening there

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9.05 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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9.50 km

Larch Plantation

Forest

13.0 km

North Wood

Forest

17.9 km

Holme Bird Observatory

Nature Reserve

18.2 km

View of the Beach from the Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just off the beach through the pine trees there’s a small nature reserve with a lovely little cafe for refreshments, on a sunny day simply stunning!

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18.3 km

Holme Dunes Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Holme Dunes is perfectly positioned for viewing migrating birds. It is also home to many other wildlife species including natterjack toads, butterflies and dragonflies, and lots of interesting plant varieties. …

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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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