
Walks & Nature · Cley next the Sea
Cley & Salthouse Marshes
Take binoculars for the hides and leave time for a coffee overlooking the reedbeds.
Start at the visitor centre and ask which hides are best for the conditions that day.
Visit website ↗Holt · North Norfolk
Woodland trails, coastal views and birdwatching around Holt.

Walks & Nature · Cley next the Sea
Take binoculars for the hides and leave time for a coffee overlooking the reedbeds.
Start at the visitor centre and ask which hides are best for the conditions that day.
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Walks & Nature · Holt
Follow waymarked trails through pine and broadleaf woodland just outside the town.
A good option for a woodland walk when the coast is blustery. Check the council’s trail map before setting off.
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Walks & Nature · Wiveton
Take a short walk through the reserve for open views towards the coast.
Follow the marked paths and bring a layer for the exposed stretches.
Visit website ↗Wiveton
Take a short walk through the reserve, with open views towards the coast. Use the marked paths and bring a layer for the exposed stretches.
Cley · Blakeney · Wiveton
From Cley, follow the Coast Path west across Blakeney Freshes to the quay. Stop for brunch at Two Magpies, then return via the village. For a longer loop, use mapped public paths via Wiveton and stop at Wiveton Hall if it’s open. If parking near Picnic Fayre, check the lay-by signs on the day.
Blakeney Quay · Morston Quay
Pick up the Coast Path west from Blakeney and follow the waymarked route to Morston Quay. Return the same way for a shorter outing, with the option of a drink at The Anchor.
About 17 km · One way
Take the CH1 Coasthopper to Wells-next-the-Sea, then follow the Coast Path east through Stiffkey, Morston and Blakeney to Cley. Allow most of the day. The distance varies with your start and finish. Check the bus timetable and route conditions before setting off.
River Glaven · Glandford
Start at the Shell Museum. Cross the footbridge and turn right onto the public footpath. Follow the river towards the Bayfield estate, using the mapped paths for the return.
Shingle · Reedbeds
From Cley Beach, turn right along the shingle towards East Bank. Where access is open, use the signed reserve paths for a return through the marshes. The pebbles make this a slower walk, but the views over the reedbeds are worth it. Check current path closures and reserve access first.
Holkham
Start at Lady Anne’s Drive and take the boardwalk through the pinewoods to Holkham Bay. Follow the sand as far as you like, then head back for a drink or lunch at The Victoria. Check tides and follow signs around protected areas.