Hunstanton Striped Cliffs – Old Hunstanton Lighthouse loop from Hunstanton

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Old Hunstanton

Hunstanton Striped Cliffs – Old Hunstanton Lighthouse loop from Hunstanton

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Hunstanton Striped Cliffs – Old Hunstanton Lighthouse loop from Hunstanton

01:49

6.97km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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440 m

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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830 m

View over Old Hunstanton Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The car park at Old Hunstanton affords great views of the extensive beach.

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1.12 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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1.29 km

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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2.62 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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3.10 km

Hunstanton Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hunstanton Beach is a very good starting point to many West Norfolk rides. As soon as you leave the coast, there are many slopes with interesting gradients. Many hills in the surrounding are waiting for fearless riders!

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4.31 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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4.74 km

Viewpoint

5.64 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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6.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.79 km

1.84 km

1.19 km

678 m

357 m

123 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

2.44 km

1.03 km

185 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

11°C

6°C

13 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

June 28, 2025,Wandeling

Great walk in a typical english seaside Village. I loved it all the way on a very sunny and hot day in 2025.
Huge fair, lot's of People picknicking, proper coffee and beer.