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Learn to sail, cycle around Norfolk, is beach walking your passion or do your kids need to be entertained. There are many activities in and around Brancaster Staithe and Burnham Deepdale, accessible by public transport, bicycle, on foot or in the car.
| Brancaster Staithe Harbour and Brancaster Beach |
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Large area of coastal habitat, particularly noted for birdlife. Extensive area of saltmarsh, intertidal mud and sandflats. Site of the Roman fort of Branodunum and Scolt Head Island
Address: , Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, |
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| Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve |
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Scolt Head Island NNR is the prime example of an offshore barrier island in the UK. It is situated on a very dynamic coastline and is steadily growing westward.
Address: Brancaster Staithe Harbour, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, |
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| Blakeney National Nature Reserve |
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One of the largest expanses of undeveloped coastal habitats of its type in Europe. Dynamic undeveloped coastal habitat. Long sand and shingle spit, fine sea views and wide open skies. Significant breeding area for tern colonies.
Address: Friary Farm, Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7NW |
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| Holkham National Nature Reserve |
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HOLKHAM is the most extensive, diverse and dramatic nature reserve on a coastline famous for nature reserves.
Address: , Holkham, Norfolk, |
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| RSPB Snettisham Nature Reserve |
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The RSPBs Snettisham reserve gets you close to the wild heart of The Wash - the UK’s most important estuary for wildlife. Two of the UKs best wildlife spectacles can be experienced at Snettisham
Address: , Snettisham, Norfolk, |
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Tel: 01485 542689 |
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| RSPB Titchwell March Nature Reserve |
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Bird Watching |
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Situated on the stunning north Norfolk coast, Titchwell Marsh is one of the RSPBs most visited reserves. It has something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned birdwatchers on the lookout for a rarity.
Address: , Titchwell, Norfolk, |
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Tel: 01485 210779 |
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| SailCraft Sea School / Northshore Sport & Leisure |
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Situated at the entrance to Brancaster Staithe ‘Harbour Way’ the school utilises the sheltered water that the Island of Scolt Head provides. Ideal for beginners to enjoy watersports in beautiful surroundings.
Address: The Boatyard, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, PE31 8BP |
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Tel: 01485 210236 |
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| Deepdale Farm Permissive Bridleways |
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We have three circular permissive bridleways around the North side of the farm. The walks are part of our Countryside Stewardship scheme, which also includes 6 metre strips around each field creating better habitats for nature.
Address: Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, PE31 8DD |
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Tel: 01485 210256 |
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| North Sea Cycle Route |
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The North Sea Cycle Route is a 6,000km route based on existing national, regional and local cycle routes in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland and England.
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| Burnham Thorpe Bridleway Link to Holkham Park |
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This permissive bridle path offers a safe route along grass margins around Whitehall Farm.
Address: , Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, |
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| East End Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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This new permissive bridleway links the village of Ringstead with the wider countryside.
Address: , Ringstead, Norfolk, |
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| National Cycle Route No1 |
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The route via Felixstowe is 114 miles (uses 3 ferries). Map shows 199 miles of route of which 27 are traffic free The southern half of the Hull to Harwich cycle route. The main traffic free section is the Marriotts Way, north-west out of Norwich.
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| National Cycle Route No1 |
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The Northern half of the Hull to Harwich cycle route has ideal cycling country with quiet routes and a flat landscape.
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| Wells and Holkham Cycle Circuit |
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A 10 mile circular route for cyclists and walkers, forming part of the North Sea Cycle Route and the Norfolk Coast Cycleway
Address: , Holkham, Norfolk, |
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| Deepdale Farm Permissive Bridleways |
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Horse Riding |
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We have three circular permissive bridleways around the North side of the farm. The walks are part of our Countryside Stewardship scheme, which also includes 6 metre strips around each field creating better habitats for nature.
Address: Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, PE31 8DD |
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| Burnham Thorpe Bridleway Link to Holkham Park |
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This permissive bridle path offers a safe route along grass margins around Whitehall Farm.
Address: , Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, |
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| Church Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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A small stretch of permissive access has been created under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme which links two stretches of public access which run through the attractive countryside surrounding Bircham Newton.
Address: , Bircham Newton, Norfolk, |
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| East End Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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Horse Riding |
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This new permissive bridleway links the village of Ringstead with the wider countryside.
Address: , Ringstead, Norfolk, |
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| Ivy House Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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Horse Riding |
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This route for walkers and horseriders links to existing access paths and partly follows the route of the old Roman Road to the Norfolk coast.
Address: , Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, |
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| Manor Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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This network of permissive footpaths and bridleways has been provided under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme to offer pleasant circular routes around Binham, linking with minor roads and public rights of way.
Address: , Binham, Norfolk, |
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| Thornham Farms Permissive Bridleway |
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This permissive path provides a safe off road route for horse riders and walkers. Grass margins have been planted around all of the fields on this farm to benefit birds, small mammals and insects.
Address: , Thornham, Norfolk, |
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| Thornham Farms Permissive Bridleway |
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This circular bridleway provides horse riders, cyclists and walkers a 4.5km route on the outskirts of Thornham. Grass margins have been planted around all of the fields on this farm to benefit birds, small mammals and insects.
Address: , Thornham, Norfolk, |
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| Kiting Guidelines |
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Kiting |
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The North Norfolk Coast has been notified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. PLEASE TREAT THIS AREA WITH THE RESPECT THAT IT DESERVES AT ALL TIMES
Address: , Brancaster, Norfolk, |
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| SailCraft Sea School / Northshore Sport & Leisure |
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Sailing & Watersport Courses |
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Situated at the entrance to Brancaster Staithe ‘Harbour Way’ the school utilises the sheltered water that the Island of Scolt Head provides. Ideal for beginners to enjoy watersports in beautiful surroundings.
Address: The Boatyard, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, PE31 8BP |
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Tel: 01485 210236 |
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| Deepdale & Brancaster Staithe Tennis Club |
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There are two excellent tennis courts situated in the centre of the village of Brancaster Staithe, adjacent to the Playing Field and the Village Hall. Visitors are most welcome to use the courts and the fee is £5 per court per hour.
Address: , Brancaster Staithe and Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, |
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Tel: 01485 210438 |
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| Brancaster Circular Walk |
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This 16km route can be split into two approximately equal circuits. There is some minor road walking, but it is mainly on soft lanes and coastal paths.
Address: , Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, |
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| Deepdale Farm Permissive Bridleways |
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We have three circular permissive bridleways around the North side of the farm. The walks are part of our Countryside Stewardship scheme, which also includes 6 metre strips around each field creating better habitats for nature.
Address: Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, PE31 8DD |
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Tel: 01485 210256 |
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| Norfolk Coast Path |
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The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path starts in Suffolk and follows the route of a Roman road to Holme-next-the-Sea on the north Norfolk coast. At Holme the Peddars Way meets the Norfolk Coast Path as it runs from Hunstanton to Cromer.
Address: , Hunstanton to Cromer, Norfolk, |
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| Bloodgate Hill Iron Age Fort Permissive Bridleway |
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Bloodgate Hill is the site of an Iron age Fort where the remains of a circular earthwork enclosure have survived under cultivation. This Scheduled Ancient Monument has been protected from further damage through reversion to pasture.
Address: , South Creake, Norfolk, |
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| Burnham Thorpe Bridleway Link to Holkham Park |
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This permissive bridle path offers a safe route along grass margins around Whitehall Farm.
Address: , Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, |
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| Burnhams Circular Walk |
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This is a 6 ½ mile walk, which takes in salt marshes, St Marys Friary and St Margarets Church.
Address: , Burnham Market, Norfolk, |
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| Church Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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A small stretch of permissive access has been created under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme which links two stretches of public access which run through the attractive countryside surrounding Bircham Newton.
Address: , Bircham Newton, Norfolk, |
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| East End Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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This new permissive bridleway links the village of Ringstead with the wider countryside.
Address: , Ringstead, Norfolk, |
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| Ivy House Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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This route for walkers and horseriders links to existing access paths and partly follows the route of the old Roman Road to the Norfolk coast.
Address: , Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, |
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| Leith House Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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These permissive footpaths have been created to link with a new area of Open Access and other existing permissive access and public rights of way.
Address: , Burnham Market, Norfolk, |
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| Manor Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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The route links a public footpath with the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coastal Path, and offers fine views over the marshes.
Address: , Titchwell, Norfolk, |
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| Manor Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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This network of permissive footpaths and bridleways has been provided under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme to offer pleasant circular routes around Binham, linking with minor roads and public rights of way.
Address: , Binham, Norfolk, |
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| Park Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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This permissive footpath has been provided by the landowner. It links in with existing rights of way providing a circular walk and views of the deer park.
Address: , Snettisham, Norfolk, |
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| Park Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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This permissive footpath provides a short circular walk following grassy margins around arable farmland, and links with public rights-of-way which cross the farm.
Address: , Holkham, Norfolk, |
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| Slys House Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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You are kindly invited to walk or ride around the permissive footpath/bridleway which has been provided under the Countyrside Stewardship Scheme. The access route enables you to enjoy a particularly attractive part of North Norfolk.
Address: , Burnham Market, Norfolk, |
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| Thornham Farms Permissive Bridleway |
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This permissive path provides a safe off road route for horse riders and walkers. Grass margins have been planted around all of the fields on this farm to benefit birds, small mammals and insects.
Address: , Thornham, Norfolk, |
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| Thornham Farms Permissive Bridleway |
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This circular bridleway provides horse riders, cyclists and walkers a 4.5km route on the outskirts of Thornham. Grass margins have been planted around all of the fields on this farm to benefit birds, small mammals and insects.
Address: , Thornham, Norfolk, |
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| Westgate Farm Permissive Bridleway |
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You are welcome to walk across the area marked in green on the map. It is a Country Wildlife Site (Louseybush Meadow ref 1313) and is a very good example of species rich grassland.
Address: , Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, |
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Brancaster Staithe and Burnham
Deepdale - this website is a guide to these two lovely
villages on the beautiful north Norfolk coast, a place to
explore, create or relax. This guide also covers local
villages and towns including
Brancaster, Titchwell, Thornham, Holme-next-the-Sea,
Ringstead, Hunstanton, Heacham, Sedgeford, Snettisham,
Southgate, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham, Shernborne, Fring,
Great Bircham, Bircham Newton, Docking, Bircham Tofts,
Bagthorpe, Barmer, Syderstone, Tatterset, Sculthorpe, South
Creake, North Creake, Stanhoe, Burnham Market, Burnham
Norton, Burnham Overy Staithe, Burnham Overy Town, Burnham
Thorpe, Holkham, Wells-next-the-Sea, Warham, Stiffkey,
Westgate, Binham, Wighton, Great Walsingham, Little
Walsingham, Egmere, North Barsham, West Barsham, East
Barsham, Great Snoring, Little Snoring, Thursford,
Kettlestone, Fakenham and King's Lynn
Activities
in and around Brancaster Staithe and Burnham Deepdale, north Norfolk coast. Learn to sail, cycle around Norfolk, is beach walking your passion or do your kids need to be entertained. There are many activities in and around Brancaster Staithe and Burnham Deepdale, accessible by public transport, bicycle, on foot or in the car.
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