Burnham Overy Staithe to Hunstanton
(Our overall day number 8 - Part of The KC3 ECP Leg 47 - Weybourne to Hunstanton)Burnham Overy Staithe to Hunstanton
3rd April 2022 | Miles 14.9 | Elevation gain 142ft
A 14.9 mile walk from Burnham Overy Staithe, heading out round more marshes. From Brancaster, it's two miles along the main road to reach Thornham, then north-west to reach Holme Dunes and more fabulous endless sandy beach. From Gore Point it's another three and a half miles along the beach until the path rises up to meet the cliffs of Hunstanton.
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Getting there and back
We caught the 36 Coastliner from outside the cottage back to Burnham Overy Staithe to begin the walk. On reaching Hunstanton, we caught the same bus back to the cottage. Note that the 36 only runs every two hours on a Sunday, so careful planning is needed.
Weather conditions
Chilly, mainly overcast with some sunny spells - a light wind in our faces for most of the day
Walking difficulty
Easy - flat and some lovely sections on the beach. The two miles up the A149 were less fun, and hopefully the England Coast Path will ultimately find a different route closer to the coast
The story of our day in photos
.jpg "Getting off the bus outside the Hero at Burnham Overy Staithe - morning of Day 3")
Getting off the bus outside the Hero at Burnham Overy Staithe - morning of Day 3
.jpg "The Hero at Burnham Overy Staithe - start point of day 3 (and end point of day 2 - good for a drink while awaiting the bus)")
The Hero at Burnham Overy Staithe - start point of day 3 (and end point of day 2 - good for a drink while awaiting the bus)
.jpg "Walking around Norton Marsh between Burnham Overy Staithe and Brancaster Staithe")
Walking around Norton Marsh between Burnham Overy Staithe and Brancaster Staithe
.jpg "Morning of day 3 - marching around the marshes")
Morning of day 3 - marching around the marshes
.jpg "Walking along the sea wall at Norton Marsh")
Walking along the sea wall at Norton Marsh
.jpg "More marshes")
More marshes
.jpg "Taking a rest at the bottom of the garden of The White Horse at Brancaster Staithe - this was where we had dinner on our first evening.")
Taking a rest at the bottom of the garden of The White Horse at Brancaster Staithe - this was where we had dinner on our first evening.
.jpg "Walking behind Brancaster Staithe, edge of the marshes")
Walking behind Brancaster Staithe, edge of the marshes
.jpg "Walking through (behind) Brancaster Staithe")
Walking through (behind) Brancaster Staithe
.jpg "Board walks behind Brancaster")
Board walks behind Brancaster
.jpg "The not-very-interesting 2 mile stretch along the A149")
The not-very-interesting 2 mile stretch along the A149
.jpg "Day 3 lunch stop - on the way out of Thornham towards the beach at Holme Dunes")
Day 3 lunch stop - on the way out of Thornham towards the beach at Holme Dunes
.jpg "Heading out from Thornham towards Gore Point")
Heading out from Thornham towards Gore Point
.jpg "Through the dunes - spot Ani The Dog worried about the photographer!")
Through the dunes - spot Ani The Dog worried about the photographer!
.jpg "More fabulous North Norfolk beach at Holme Dunes")
More fabulous North Norfolk beach at Holme Dunes
.jpg "Final stretch up the beach - the cliffs of Hunstanton visible in the distance")
Final stretch up the beach - the cliffs of Hunstanton visible in the distance
.jpg "Approaching Hunstanton along the beach")
Approaching Hunstanton along the beach
.jpg "Approaching Hunstanton up the incline")
Approaching Hunstanton up the incline
.jpg "The Wash - Skegness in the distance, one of our future walks")
The Wash - Skegness in the distance, one of our future walks
.jpg "Finishing celebration at the Old Marine Bar in Hunstanton")
Finishing celebration at the Old Marine Bar in Hunstanton
.jpg "Walk done! Chilling out in Hunstanton with refreshments and awaiting the bus at the end of day 3")
Walk done! Chilling out in Hunstanton with refreshments and awaiting the bus at the end of day 3
.jpg "A navigational error meant we missed the loop up to Brancaster Beach - we tried to rectify it before heading home the following morning but got warned off by this sign!")
A navigational error meant we missed the loop up to Brancaster Beach - we tried to rectify it before heading home the following morning but got warned off by this sign!
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