A visit to the rather curious Happisburgh

Start: Happisburgh Car Park (NR12 0PR) Grid ref. TG 384 308

(S/E) From the Happisburgh Car Park follow the footpath towards the cliff edge where a sand ramp descends to the beach. Continue along the beach South-East to Eccles to Cart Gap, where there is access which is the location of the Happisburgh lifeboat station, which was moved here in 2003 after erosion washed away the slipway at Happisburgh.

(1) Turn right then right again. Return is along Doggit Lane that runs parallel to the beach. Keep to this past the last of the chalets where a footpath leads along the cliff edge back to Happisburgh. Return past the car park and continue up Beach Road and then turn right along The Street.

(2) When the road turn a sharp left take the right junction where the Hill House pub can be seen at the top of the hill. To return to the car park, continue beyond the pub and onto the campsite. Follow the cliff top in front of the Manor house until a path leads onto Beach Road, past the old car park again to emerge opposite the present car park. (S/E)

Start: Happisburgh Car Park (NR12 0PR) Grid ref. TG 384 308

Parking :
There is little in the way of public transport to and from Happisburgh and the majority of visitors will have either walked there, stayed on the caravan or camp site or driven. There is a new car park which sits on the southern side of the village with the lighthouse as a backdrop. This is a well designed facility complete with toilets and is pay and display. The old car park which sat on the cliff tops is now redundant and will no doubt soon be on the beach! Alternatively there is also a pay and display car park at Cart Gap in Eccles.

Note: ⚠️It must be stressed before reading any further that tide times need to be consulted before attempting the beach section of this walk. In particular the beach in front of Happisburgh where the tide can cut you off well before high tide.

Refreshments :
Hill House, Happisburgh

Find more information and walks at Griffmonsters Great Walks here.

• Happisburgh Lighthouses
• The Happisburgh Poisoner
• The Pump Hill ghost
• Happisburgh Village Sign