Cromer, Norfolk – Seaside Town on the Norfolk Coast Path

Clifftop Paths, Sandy Beaches, and Open North Sea Views

Cromer is a traditional seaside town on the north Norfolk coast along the Norfolk Coast Path, set within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape between Sheringham and Overstrand. Here the route follows clifftop paths and promenade sections above sandy beaches, marking a shift from quieter villages to a larger coastal settlement with direct access to the sea.

The town is arranged along the shoreline around its pier and seafront, with streets rising up the cliffs behind. Footpaths and steps connect the promenade, beach, and town centre, while the coast path runs directly through Cromer before continuing east and west along the cliffs.

Cromer offers useful services for walkers. There are shops, cafés, pubs, places to eat and drink, and accommodation throughout the town, making it a practical place to stop, resupply, or stay overnight on this section of the route. Rail and bus connections provide easy access to Sheringham, Holt, and Norwich.

Beyond Cromer, the Norfolk Coast Path continues west toward Sheringham along low cliffs and promenade paths or east toward Overstrand across open clifftop grassland. The terrain becomes gently undulating, with wide views along the coastline and out across the North Sea.