In search of the Becks and Ponds of Beeston Regis

A walk between East Runton and Sheringham in Norfolk, searching out a couple of good pubs and following Beeston Beck across Beeston Common.
This picturesque trail follows the foot of Inkleborough Hill to West Runton then navigates down to the northern end of Beeston Back Common where it follows the stream known as Beeston Beck down into Sheringham, past the site of an old watermill, now replaced by terraces of housing. Return is via West Runton with a stop at the Village Inn.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.13 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 46 m
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    Vertical drop: - 48 m

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    Highest point: 67 m
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    Lowest point: 9 m

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Description de la randonnée

Start: Woodhill Park bus stop, East Runton. (NR27 9PB) Grid ref. TG 192 426

(S/E) From the bus stop, walk East along A149 past Woodhill Park campsite on your left. After 615m, turn right to take Green Lane out of East Runton and follow this under the railway arches up to the duck pond on Top Common.

(1) Turn right into Cross Lane and as the road bends to the left carry straight on along the footpath. This follows the bottom of Incleborough Hill with views across the railway with the sea in the background. Avoid all other footpaths and keep going past the Golf course eventually coming out onto Sandy Lane in West Runton.

(2) Cross the road and carry on along the track known as Calves Well Lane. Keep to this until it meets up with the Norfolk Coast Path and follow the waymarkers down to the road and onto the railway crossing.

(3) Turn left and follow the footpath along the side of the railway which comes out via Church Lane onto Brook Road which skirts around the edge of Beeston Back Common. Follow the footpath onto Curtis Lane and under the railway bridge, then follow the stream, Beeston Beck, along the back of the houses and onto Beeston Road.

(5) Turn right and follow the road. At the junction with Cliff Road, either walk all the way into central Sheringham then come back here, or turn right now along it. Then bear right into Nelson Road which skirts around the edge of Beeston Bump. At the railway take the footpath on the left along the side of the track then along A149 through to West Runton. Return to East Runton along the pavement alongside the A149. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 30 m - Woodhill Park bus stop, East Runton
  2. 1 : km 1.13 - alt. 30 m - Duck pond on Top Common
  3. 2 : km 2.8 - alt. 51 m - Sandy Lane in West Runton
  4. 3 : km 4.91 - alt. 27 m - Railway crossing
  5. 4 : km 6.06 - alt. 15 m - Beeston Road
  6. 5 : km 6.71 - alt. 14 m - Junction Cliff Road
  7. S/E : km 10.12 - alt. 29 m - Woodhill Park bus stop, East Runton

Practical information

Start: Woodhill Park bus stop, East Runton. (NR27 9PB) Grid ref. TG 192 426

Accommodation : Woodhill Park Campsite

Refreshments :
Windham Arms, Sheringham
The Village Inn, West Runton
Fishing Boat, East Runton

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In the nearby area

  • James Leak
  • Beeston Common
  • Farmer Reynolds stone
  • All Saints Church
  • Beeston Beck

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