Blakeney to Stiffkey coastal walk
Enjoy Norfolk’s vast open landscape and far-reaching views on this walk along the coast path beside pristine saltmarsh. See Morston and Stiffkey salt marshes on the way, finishing at Stiffkey car park. A perfect route for families and wildlife spotting in the marshes.
Blakeney Point
Do not attempt to cross the harbour to reach Blakeney Point, access is via boat from Morston Quay or Cley Beach Norfolk Wildlife Trust car park.
Total steps: 5
Total steps: 5
Start point
Bus stop near Blakeney Church (TG032436) or Blakeney Quay (TG028442)
Step 1
From the bus stop, head towards Blakeney village and turn right down the High Street. At the end of the High Street you'll come out onto Blakeney Quay.
Step 2
Turn left and follow the line of mooring posts. Join the Norfolk Coast Path that runs between the houses and the salt marsh. Head away from the village keeping the salt marsh on your right and fields and houses on your left.
Step 3
At Morston Quay, head past the National Trust visitor centre along a track to its left and pick up the coast path again (to the right of the building with 1922 on it). Continue walking beside the salt marsh, but if you begin to cross a bridge onto the salt marsh, you've gone too far north; head back to the visitor centre and turn right.
Step 4
Stay on the coast path, passing Stiffkey Freshes Creek on your right and Stiffkey Freshes on your left.
Step 5
Continue on the path, passing Stiffkey Greens, until you reach Stiffkey Greenway car park. Once arrived at Stiffkey, either return the way you came or take the Norfolk Coasthopper bus back to Blakeney.
End point
Bus stop near Blakeney Church (TG032436) or Blakeney Quay (TG028442)
Trail map
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Get in touch
Blakeney Office, Friary Farm, Cley Road, Norfolk, NR25 7NW (No Public Access)
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