Old Hunstanton Beach – End of the Peddars Way loop from Holme next the Sea

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

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Old Hunstanton Beach – End of the Peddars Way loop from Holme next the Sea

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Old Hunstanton Beach – End of the Peddars Way loop from Holme next the Sea

06:22

25.2km

50m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Holme Dunes

Norfolk Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.44 km

West Sands

Beach

13.0 km

Seahenge Beach and Discovery Site, Old Hunstanton

Highlight • Historical Site

Keep an eye on the tides.

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14.5 km

Sheraton Steam Trawler Wreck

Highlight • Historical Site

Only visible at low tide!

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20.8 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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21.2 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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23.6 km

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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25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

3.57 km

2.70 km

468 m

241 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

4.48 km

2.90 km

313 m

305 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

January 30, 2022,Hunstanton to Thornham for Sunday Roast

A sunny day out walking along the coast in Norfolk to the Lifeboat pub in Thornham for a Sunday roast. Fun times 😍 even did a spot of bird watching, apparently a must here 🦅🐦