Norfolk Coast Path - Cley to Wells-next-the-Sea

Start: Junction between A140 and High Street, Cley Next The Sea. Grid ref. TG 045 437

Waymarkers: The path is simple and easy to follow, with the distinctive acorn National Trail waymarkers pointing out the route.

(S) From the junction, follow the Coast Road (A149) West out of Cley and the path leads out onto the marshes just beyond the river crossing. This keeps to the defence banks as it follows the Riven Glaven towards the sea, eventually turning just before the site of the old Blakeney Chapel. The final leg follows the Blakeney Channel down to the quay in Blakeney.

(1) Keep to the edge of The Quay and follow this around until it meets the path along the edge of the marsh on the right. This leads directly through to Morston.

(2) Walk through the boatyard and the path crosses a small section of marsh then over the earthed defence wall. Follow the track which leads along the edge of the marshes. This continues all the way through to Wells-Next-The-Sea. (E)

Start: Junction between A140 and High Street, Cley Next The Sea. Grid ref. TG 045 437

Transport : Coasthopper CH1, CH2, CH3 - Unfortunately, in recent years the highly acclaimed Coasthopper bus service has suffered from subsequent takeovers with a consequent deterioration of the service and continuing doubts upon is viability. Due to its constant changing operators, it is therefore best to use the Traveline website to determine the current timetables and services.

Refreshments:
There are a number of pubs along this route. North Norfolk bar on the Albatros which is anchored in Wells quay, The Kings Arms at Blakeney, The Anchor at Morston and The Red Lion at Stiffkey.

Accommodation: Woodhill Park Campsite

Note: This is an easy section of the Norfolk Coast Path although in times of adverse weather it can present a challenge with the exposed path that leads out to the site of the old Blakeney Chapel. This section follows the top of the defence banks and leaves the walker at the mercy of the elements.

Shorter Alternative
There are multiple access points up to the coast road where the Coasthopper bus service can return the walker to their starting point. From Blakeney the road from the quay will lead up to the Coast Road, at Morston the car park leads out onto the road and there are a couple of tracks that lead out to Stiffkey.

Blakeney Guildhall
Mariners Hill