A coastal village at the land’s edge, perfect for self-guided walkers starting the Peddars Way or exploring sand dunes, salt marsh, and shoreline.
Holme-next-the-Sea marks the official meeting point of the inland Peddars Way and the coastal Norfolk Coast Path, making it a natural hub for walkers. Whether you're heading south through Norfolk’s peaceful interior or east along the coast toward Wells-next-the-Sea and beyond, this quiet village offers easy access to both trails.
Low tide reveals sweeping sands that stretch far into The Wash, ideal for long beach walks and sunset strolls. Just behind the shore lies the Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve — a landscape of dune ridges, salt marshes, brackish pools, and pine woodlands. Rich in birdlife and seasonal colour, it's one of the most beautiful places to walk on the Norfolk coast.
To the west, the Norfolk Coast Path leads toward Hunstanton, while to the east, it continues past wide beaches, creeks, and coastal villages including Brancaster, Wells-next-the-Sea, Blakeney, and Cley-next-the-Sea. Inland, the Peddars Way follows the line of a Roman road south through Ringstead, Great Massingham, and Castle Acre, eventually reaching Knettishall Heath on the Norfolk–Suffolk border.
Holme is a peaceful base for walkers, with a traditional pub and small café welcoming visitors who come for the coast, the wildlife, or the start of a long-distance adventure.
Curated stays close to both coast and trail — ideal for walkers.
These walking routes begin in or pass close to Holme-next-the-Sea:
