Make your way to Hunstanton on the North Norfolk coast. From London, regular direct trains run from London King's Cross to King's Lynn, taking approx 2 hrs. From King's Lynn, take the short local bus journey to Hunstanton. Known as 'Sunny Hunny', Hunstanton is a traditional Victorian seaside town famous for its distinctive red and white striped cliffs, sandy beaches and seaside promenade. Unusually for a town on England's east coast, Hunstanton faces west across The Wash, making it one of the few places in eastern England where you can watch the sun set over the sea. If you arrive early, take time to explore the seafront, enjoy a walk along the beach or settle into one of the town's pubs and restaurants before beginning your Norfolk Coast Path walk tomorrow. Accommodation: Overnight in a characterful 3-star pub hotel dating from the early Victorian period, conveniently located for exploring Hunstanton. Some rooms enjoy sea views.

Meals:  Nil

Begin your Norfolk Coast Path walk beside Hunstanton’s distinctive red and white striped cliffs, following the seafront promenade towards Old Hunstanton Beach, known for its colourful beach huts and wide stretches of sand. Continue along the coast into Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve, an important habitat for coastal birds and migrating species, so keep your binoculars handy. The route takes you through a varied landscape of sand dunes, salt marshes and coastal grassland to Thornham, an attractive village with pubs and cafés that make it a good place to stop for lunch. Continue towards Brancaster, passing the site of Branodunum, a Roman coastal fort whose outline can still be traced in the surrounding fields. Your walk finishes in Brancaster Staithe, a small harbour village overlooking the salt marshes and tidal creeks of the North Norfolk coast, known for its fishing heritage and local seafood. Accommodation: Overnight in a stylish 4-star hotel combining rustic character with modern comforts, with a restaurant specialising in locally sourced seafood.

Meals:  B

Today is a shorter walking day, allowing time for a leisurely start or perhaps an optional boat trip to Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve, one of the oldest nature reserves in England and an important habitat for seabirds and seals. This is one of the most scenic sections of the Norfolk Coast Path, following the edge of salt marshes and tidal creeks, with open views towards Scolt Head Island. Keep your binoculars handy for spotting wading birds feeding along the mudflats and marshes. As you approach Burnham Overy Staithe, you'll pass the distinctive Burnham Overy Windmill, a six-storey tower mill built in 1816 to grind corn and now cared for by the National Trust. The walk finishes in this small coastal village, once a busy trading port and now known for its sailing boats, tidal harbour and views across the marshes. Accommodation: Overnight in a traditional village pub with rooms and a restaurant, known for its good food. If our preferred accommodation is unavailable, we may use an alternative in nearby Burnham Market, approximately one mile inland.

Meals:  B

Today's walk follows gently undulating coastal paths alongside Holkham National Nature Reserve. At low tide, you have the option to walk along the vast sands of Holkham Beach, backed by dunes and pine woodland, before rejoining the main trail. This is one of England's finest beaches, with plenty of space and wide views across the North Sea. Continue towards Wells-next-the-Sea, passing its colourful beach huts before reaching the town's busy harbour and picturesque quay, where fishing boats still land their catches. Wells is a traditional North Norfolk seaside town, with narrow streets, independent shops, cafés and excellent seafood pubs. If time allows, explore the town or take a walk between the quay and the beach, enjoying the views across the tidal harbour. Accommodation: Overnight in a comfortable, characterful guesthouse or traditional pub hotel in Wells-next-the-Sea, conveniently located for exploring the town and its restaurants.

Meals:  B

Today's walk is mostly flat, with gentle undulations, following the trail alongside salt marshes, tidal creeks and nature reserves. The open coastal landscape offers excellent opportunities for birdwatching, with views across the marshes and mudflats. Your destination is Blakeney, a historic harbour village set on a sheltered tidal creek. Once an important medieval trading port, Blakeney retains much of its traditional character, with narrow lanes, flint cottages and a picturesque quay. Look out for the distinctive Church of St Nicholas, with its unusual second tower, which once served as a landmark for sailors. Depending on the tides, weather and boat schedules, you may have time for an optional boat trip to see the grey seal colony at Blakeney Point, a long shingle spit and important wildlife reserve. Grey seals can be seen throughout the year, although the main pupping season runs from late autumn into winter. Walking to Blakeney Point is also possible, but involves a lengthy diversion across sand and shingle, with no facilities along the way. Accommodation: Overnight in a charming Victorian villa bed and breakfast, offering comfortable country-style rooms, attractive gardens and afternoon teas.

Meals:  B

The first part of today's walk follows the path through a landscape of wide skies, salt marshes and tidal creeks towards Cley-next-the-Sea, a traditional flint-built village known for its nature reserve and birdlife. Beyond Cley, the scenery gradually changes as you cross shingle, heathland and open grassland around Kelling, before reaching the more rugged coastline and low cliffs near Weybourne. This stretch offers a contrast to the salt marshes of the previous days, with open views across the North Sea. Weybourne is a quieter coastal village with a slightly remote feel, set back from a shingle beach backed by cliffs. Its history includes the remains of a medieval priory and a long association with coastal defence. During the Spanish Armada of 1588, this part of the Norfolk coast was considered a possible landing site, and the area continued to play a defensive role in later centuries. Accommodation: Overnight in a beautifully restored 16th-century hotel, with stylishly refurbished rooms and excellent breakfasts.

Meals:  B

Today is one of the most scenic sections of the Norfolk Coast Path, following clifftop paths and stretches of coastal heathland, with wide views across the North Sea. Along the way, you'll visit two of Norfolk's best-known seaside towns. The first is Sheringham, a traditional resort with a promenade, independent shops and plenty of cafés and pubs, making it a good place to stop for lunch. Continue along the coast towards Beeston Bump, a distinctive glacial hill offering panoramic views along the Norfolk coastline. From here, the landscape opens up and you can see Cromer Pier in the distance, marking the end of your walk. Arriving in Cromer, you'll find another classic Victorian seaside town, famous for its sandy beach and traditional fishing industry. Fishing boats are still launched directly from the beach, bringing in the town's renowned Cromer crabs. Take time to explore the seafront and celebrate completing your Norfolk Coast Path walk. Accommodation: Overnight in Cromer, usually in an elegant Victorian seafront hotel.

Meals:  B

Your walking holiday ends after breakfast. Depart Cromer at your leisure, with regular train services to Norwich, where you can connect with onward trains to London Liverpool Street and other destinations.

Meals:  B