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Walk from Blakeney to Salthouse

6.2 miles (10 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk follows a section of the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path from Blakeney to Salthouse. The route runs for just over 6 miles, following a flat, waymarked footpath. On the route there's some lovely coastal scenery with views towards Blakeney Point and the Cley Marshes Nature Reserve. The reserve consists of 430 acres of reed beds, freshwater marsh, pools and wet meadows. Look out for lots of water loving wildlife as you make your way along the path. These include seals, avocet, western marsh harriers, Eurasian bitterns and bearded reedlings.
In Salthouse you could pay a visit to the noteworthy St Nicholas' church. The medieval church dates to the 1200s and sits in a fine location on a hill, offering splendid views along the coast and out to sea.

Walk from Blakeney to Salthouse OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Walk from Blakeney to Salthouse Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Dun Cow in Salthouse is a great place for some post walk refreshments. They do good food and have an interesting interior with wood beams and an exposed brick fireplace. Outside there's a lovely garden area with fine views over the Salthouse Marshes. You can find the inn on Purdy Street at a postcode of NR25 7XA. The pub is also dog friendly if you have your canine friend with you.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The Blakeney Circular Walk starts from the car park in the village and explores the surrounding coast and countryside. It's a good way of visiting some of the highlights of the area including the other little villages and nature reserves.

Photos

Blakeney Quay - geograph.org.uk - 833337

Blakeney Quay

Cley Marshes - geograph.org.uk - 1062850

Cley Marshes Norfolk Wildlife Trust reserve. On the right can be seen the North Hide, on the skyline the tower of St Nicholas's Church, Blakeney and towards the left can be seen Cley Mill.

Salthouse Marshes - geograph.org.uk - 377903

Salthouse Marshes from Little Eye, with Salthouse village in the background.

Salthouse - geograph.org.uk - 1092619

Salthouse looking inland across the salt marsh

Salthouse, après-marches walk - geograph.org.uk - 834204

Salthouse village from the garden of the Dun Cow pub.

Salthouse St Nicholas' church - geograph.org.uk - 2263520

Salthouse St Nicholas' church

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GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

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