Activities at Blakeney National Nature Reserve

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Dog walking

Walking your dog on Blakeney Point and Cley Beach

Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk

To help minimise disturbance to ground-nesting birds we have produced some handy advice and a map to show you where you can walk with your dog.

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Blakeney Point Coastal walk, Blakeney, Norfolk

Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk

This walk follows Blakeney Point’s 4 mile-long (6.4km) shingle spit to the sand dunes, near the Lifeboat House.

  • Moderate
  • 3 hours
  • 7.0 miles (11.25km)
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Explore the Norfolk coast on foot

Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk

Exploring the Norfolk Coast on foot is easy thank to the miles of footpaths. if you're looking for inspiration then why not follow one of our downloadable walks?

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Walking

Friary Hills

Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk

To the east of Blakeney village is a small area called Friary Hills. Part of an old Friary, the site is a mixture of grassland, trees and gorse, and overlooks the Blakeney Freshes. It is kept as a dog-free zone so is family friendly and perfect for a picnic.

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Blakeney Freshes coastal wildlife walk, Blakeney, Norfolk

Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk

This walk through Blakeney Village and around Blakeney Freshes is fantastic for spotting wildlife, especially birds. Keep an eye out for them on the grazing marshes and reed beds. There are also excellent views to enjoy along the way as you stroll around Blakeney and Cley harbour. Easy, 3 miles. This walk is wheelchair accessible.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour 45 mins
  • 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Elevated view of Blakeney Fresh Marsh and wet fields with a bench in the foreground
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Blakeney Freshes and Friary Hills circular walk

Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk

This short circular walk takes in three different habitats and gives amazing elevated views of Blakeney National Nature Reserve. Great for families or those wanting a short stroll. Not suitable for dogs due to restrictions.

  • Easy
  • 40 mins
  • 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Stiffkey
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Blakeney to Stiffkey coastal walk, Norfolk

Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk

Enjoy Norfolk’s vast open landscape and big skies on this lovely walk along the coast path beside pristine saltmarsh.

  • Easy
  • 2 hours 30 mins
  • 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Sunset over Morston Quay at Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk
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Morston Quay to Cockthorpe circular walk near Blakeney, Norfolk

Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk

Starting from the National Trust car park at Morston Quay, this 5.5 mile (8km) walk weaves its way away from the coast along the Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, through woodland adjacent to a babbling river to the village of Cockthorpe.

  • Moderate
  • 2 hours 30 mins
  • 5.5 miles (8.85km)
View of shingle ridge taken from Weybourne
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Blakeney Gramborough Hill walk, Norfolk

Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk

Stroll along heath land on top of the coastal ridge and journey back down to the beach. This 4.75 mile circular walk takes you through a variety of habitats and gives great elevated views of the coast.

  • Easy
  • 2 hours
  • 4.75 miles (7.6km)