Gorleston-on-Sea is a characterful coastal town just south of Great Yarmouth, offering walkers a calmer, more spacious seaside experience. With its long, golden beach, elegant Edwardian promenade, and sweeping cliff-top gardens, it’s a popular but more relaxed stop on the Norfolk Coast Path. The wide esplanade is ideal for slow strolls, while beachside cafés and historic shelters add charm to longer walking routes.
This is a great place to pause between the urban bustle of Yarmouth and the open clifftop paths toward Hopton. The town has a strong local identity, with a mix of old-world appeal and practical amenities, making it both a pleasant rest stop and a worthy base for short breaks or onward walking holidays.
