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Saturday, 28 July 2018

Cromer to Hopton 40 mile Challenge Walk

Salt marsh

Extensive full day hike around the eastern section of the Norfolk Coast Path

This walk should only be undertaken by experienced long distance walkers or those who have specifically trained for such a feat. This specific route was undertaken from 5am with a high tide around 6am. This allowed for a beach walk from Waxham through to Caister as an alternative to the official dunes paths. A support car was employed to provide the return journey and offer assistance in case of emergency.

Cromer to Hopton 40 mile Challenge Walk - Essential Information

Walk Statistics:

  • Start location: Cromer 
  • End location: Hopton 
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  • Walk type: Linear
  • Walk Grade: hard
  • Terrain: Clifftop footpaths, beach walking and some road walking. The beach can be accessed throughout depending upon tide and provides alternative to the official path.

Maps:

The following maps and services can assist in navigating this route. There are links to printed maps and links to downloadable GPX route data for importing into navigational software and apps.

 

Accommodation:

Woodhill Park CampsiteView in OS Map | View in Google Map
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Description
Located on the clifftops at East Runton, half way between Sheringham and Cromer, this highly recommended touring site is ideal for exploring North Norfolk with public transport available to many destinations from the entrance to the site.

Route Verification Details

  • Date of Walk: 2018-07-12
  • Walk Time: 05:00 to 19:30
  • Walkers: Griffmonster, Helen, Ed
  • Weather Conditions: Overcast throughout most of the day

Directions

Summary of Document Changes

Last Updated: 2021-12-07

2021-03-17 : Update website improvements and removal of ViewRanger reliance
2021-12-01 : Removal of ViewRanger links due to its imminent demise

  2 comments:

  1. We live in Hopton-on-Sea and were on the beach when you all finished. Congratulations !

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    1. thank you - it is quite a challenge but well worth the effort

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