👑 (Beginners) Royal Sandringham & Red Chalk Cliffs of Hunstanton Day Hike

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Explore Britain’s most stunning trails in a small group of up to 15, travelling together by private minibus to beautiful, remote locations not easily reached by public transport.

We’ve created a list of FAQs to help answer your questions.

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Get ready for a day that combines jaw-dropping geology, royal history and wild coastal beauty across two of Norfolk's most iconic destinations!

We'll begin our day at the elegant seaside resort of Hunstanton, where its famous striped cliffs reveal 100 million years of Earth's history in three vivid bands: gleaming white chalk at the top, deep red chalk in the middle and warm orange carstone at the base. Walking along the beach with these ancient cliffs as your backdrop is genuinely spectacular – there's nowhere else in Britain you can experience this remarkable natural “layer-cake”! We'll then follow the Wolf Trail to uncover the legend of St Edmund, England's first Patron Saint and Hunstanton's most famous visitor, before continuing to the charming village of Old Hunstanton, with its wide sweep of golden sand, rolling dunes and colourful beach huts.

Next, we’ll step onto royal ground. Sandringham has been the private country retreat of the British monarchy since 1862 – cherished by four generations and the Royal Family’s traditional home for Christmas and New Year. Here we’ll explore Sandringham Country Park, opened to visitors by the Royal Family in 1968, wandering through open heathland and beautiful woodland of Corsican and Scots pines, oak, sweet chestnut and silver birch.

This trip is suitable for BEGINNERS – a great way to experience hiking before joining our more difficult trips! 🤩

DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY

Distance: 8 miles (13km).
Ascent: 100m.
Difficulty: Easy.

ITINERARY

07:45 Meet outside ibis London City – Shoreditch Hotel, 5 Commercial St, E1 6BF (near Aldgate East Station)
08:00 Sharp departure
10:45-12:45 Hike along the North Sea to Hunstanton's iconic striped cliffs and the golden beach and dunes of Old Hunstanton
13:15-14:00 Lunch at Sandringham
14:00-16:00 Hike to the ancient Royal Woods of Sandringham and Wolferton
16:15 Departure
19:00 London, we'll drop you off next to Bow Road Underground Station

TRANSPORT

As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.

SAFETY

This hike is led by an experienced, Outdoor First Aid qualified hike leader.

BOOKING

To keep ticket prices down and avoid PayPal/Meetup fees (£7 extra per ticket), we kindly ask for payment by bank transfer. Please include your Meetup name and the trip as the payment reference (e.g. John Sandringham). As places are limited, we can hold your place for 24 hours.

Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514

We'll let you know by changing your status to “Paid” as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. You don’t need a paid Meetup subscription to do this – just close any pop-up windows and continue.

THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES

• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
• Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Lowland Leader
• Professional event organisation
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
• Food

HOW TO CONTACT US

For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.

Your guide will be Lily (07450435289, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.

WHAT TO BRING

• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Sunscreen (if sunny)
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
• Water (min 1L)
• Packed lunch (optional)
• Walking poles (optional)

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