Scratby to Sea Palling

(Our overall day number 22 - Part of The KC3 ECP Leg 45 - Hopton On Sea to Sea Palling)

Scratby to Sea Palling

24th October 2022 | Miles 9.5 | Elevation gain 318ft

A 9.5 mile walk from Scratby to Sea Palling, mostly on the beach. An early inland detour to Hemsby for coffee and doughnuts followed by a glorious walk up the beach past Winterton. As we approach Horsey the beach became crowded with seals preparing to give birth and we retreated into the dunes to view from a distance and leave undisturbed. Back on the beach, it was another two miles to our finish point at Sea Palling.
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Getting there and back
As we found out on leg 46, the 34 bus runs to Sea Palling on weekdays only and not very regularly. It's not easy - it would have taken a two hour trip in the morning and no way to get back in the evening at the end of the walk. So we took advantage of the extra car and parked either end.
Weather conditions
Much better than the day before - dry all day with an outbreak of sun every now and then.
Walking difficulty
Easy - pretty much entirely along the beach, though we did have to divert up onto the cliffs near Horsey to avoid the seals

The story of our day in photos

Dropping off a car at one end of the walk, we broke our usual public transport rules - too difficult!
A much nicer day, on the beach between Scratby & Hemsby
Guest walkers Ani & Ruby The Dogs
Fabulous beach walking, and no rain!
Coffee & donut break at Hemsby
Hemsby with its proper seaside attractions
The sun came out!
Beach at Hemsby
First sighting of seals on the beach between Winterton and Horsey
Lunch stop
Retreating to the dunes at Horsey to watch the seals from a distance
Walking behind the dunes at Horsey - sections of the beach are closed in Autumn to allow the breeding seals some peace
Dogs in the dunes!
Back on the beach north of Horsey, not far to go now!
Tidal defences at Sea Palling
Arriving at Sea Palling!
Back to the car via the ramp at Sea Palling
Useful links
The Pier Hotel, Gorleston-on-Sea
Just round the corner from our accommodation, we had a drink here on the day we arrived and then dinner on our final evening.
Jay Jay's at the Beach Cafe, Gorleston-on-Sea
Much needed second breakfast here, after walking up the beach towards Gorleston - sheltering from a very heavy rain shower!
California Tavern
End point of day 1. A much needed drink and warm up after a very wet day.
Tony's Fish & Chips
Take out, evening one. Lovely fish and chips.
The Fig Bar and Grill
Destination for dinner on our second evening.
The Cliff Hotel
After dinner drink, overlooking the waterfront at Gorleston.
Madisons Hemsby
Donut stop on day 2 - it's a little walk inland from the coast path
England Coast Path map - Hopton On Sea to Sea Palling
Link to gov.uk information and maps for this leg
1A Coastal Clipper bus timetable