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Holt · North Norfolk

Walks & Nature

Woodland trails, coastal views and birdwatching around Holt.

Cley windmill beyond the reedbeds

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.

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Timber viewing tower among the trees at Holt Country Park

Walks & Nature · Holt

Holt Country Park

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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Open countryside at Wiveton Downs

Walks & Nature · Wiveton

Wiveton Downs

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.

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Detailed walks

Wiveton

Wiveton Downs

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

Cley to Blakeney circular

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

Blakeney to Morston and back

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

Wells to Cley on the Coast Path

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.

Shingle · Reedbeds

Cley Beach and the marshes

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

Holkham pines and beach

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.