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Heacham

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Hunstanton Striped Cliffs loop from Heacham

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Heacham

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Hunstanton Striped Cliffs loop from Heacham

Moderate

4.1

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Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Hunstanton Striped Cliffs loop from Heacham

04:26

17.4km

50m

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: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.95 km

Sheraton Steam Trawler Wreck

Highlight • Historical Site

5.97 km

Shipwreck on Old Hunstanton Beach

Highlight • Beach

6.21 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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6.54 km

Hunstanton Beach

Beach

8.49 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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9.39 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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10.7 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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11.2 km

Beach

11.7 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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12.0 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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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

3.85 km

3.68 km

3.22 km

2.57 km

Surfaces

9.06 km

4.57 km

2.94 km

514 m

170 m

149 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

21°C

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Old Hunstanton Lighthouse – Hunstanton Striped Cliffs loop from Heacham

Sheraton Steam Trawler Wreck

Shipwreck on Old Hunstanton Beach

Coastguard Lookout and Old Marconi Wireless Station

The Ancient Mariner Inn

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse

Hunstanton Striped Cliffs

Hunstanton Beach

Sea Wall and Groynes at Sandbanks

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