Route 11: Bromholm Priory to Walsingham via the Norfolk coast

The information on this page supplements the material to be found in Chapter 9 of the book Norfolk’s Pilgrim Routes

Overview

The route largely follows the King Charles III Coastal path, with diversions to reach pilgrim points along the way. The path is generally well signposted and in good condition. There are numerous towns and villages, with plenty of accommodation and food and drink options, until you pass Blakeney, when the route becomes more rural.

Download maps of the route and follow them on your phone

The mapping for this route is divided into three stages, relating to the suggested three-day walking itinerary.

Should you choose to follow the route outlined below, please be aware of the following disclaimer

You discharge the author, and Amberley, or any associated individual concerned, of all liability for any injuries caused by or in any way related to your decision to walk any of these routes.

If you have the OS maps app, you can download the route for Stage 1 here:

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/19874351/kings-lynn-walsingham-via-gt-bircham-stage-1-lynn-to-gt-birchamkml?lat=52.813988&lon=0.413077&zoom=10.5096&style=Leisure&type=2d

Stage 1: Bromholm Priory, Bacton, to Sherringham

Other ways to download route maps and follow on your phone…

Open this page on your phone

Click on the white arrow in the middle of the map above

You will see a run-through of the route and, once done, the ‘expand to fill’ icon top right will go white

To follow the map without downloading… 

Click the arrow icon at bottom right on the map

This finds your location, and enables you to see where you are on the route.

NOTE If you are not on the route (eg at home before you set out) then the map display will adjust to your current location. You need to be at the start of the route, or at some point on it, for navigation along it to be possible by this method.

It’s much better to download the map to your phone.

To download the route and follow it on your phone…

Click on the dropdown menu (at top right) and select the ‘download’ option from the list

On the screen that opens you are given options on tailoring your download. Make any adjustments you want and then…

Click the orange ‘download’ button.

Choose the option ‘Save to files’

You will be asked which app you want to open it in.

Options will be presented to you, but you have to click on ‘…’ at the end of the row to find the app you want. Clicking here brings up a list of all the apps on your phone, and you can select the one you want.

Among the many map reading apps are OS (The Ordnance Survey), which I use in the subscription version, OpenStreetMap and Komoot.

Follow the instructions in your chosen app to save and follow the route.

The same process applies for the maps below this one.

Stage 2: Sherringham to Blakeney

If you have the OS maps app, you can download the route here:

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/21126874/eastern-coastal-stage-2-sherringham-to-blakeney?lat=52.958608&lon=1.066823&zoom=11.5625&style=Leisure&type=2d

Stage 3: Blakeney to Walsingham

If you have the OS maps app, you can download the route here:

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/21041464/eastern-coastal-stage-3-blakeney-to-walsingham?lat=52.930217&lon=0.902767&zoom=11.7262&style=Leisure&type=2d

Public Transport

Rail: Cromer and Sheringham are served by Greater Anglia. The nearest station to Walsingham is at King’s Lynn

Bus: Sanders Coaches serves much of the area of the walk. The Lynx Bus Coastliner Route 36 serves Walsingham, with services to Fakenham and King’s Lynn

Taxi: Cromer and the Norfolk coast is served by A1 Taxis  among other firms. Also, Sheringham is served by Anglia Taxis and Blakeney and Walsingham by Tiny’s Taxis among other firms

Where to eat and stay

Bacton Watson’s Cafe, and Cafe Carmel food and drink

Cromer Accommodation guide

Coffee shops

Sheringham Accommodation guide

Food and drink guide

Weybourne The Ship Inn food, drink, accommodation

Cley-next-the-Sea Cley Windmill food drink accommodation

George and Dragon food, drink, accommodation

Blakeney King’s Arms food, drink, accommodation

White Horse food, drink, accommodation

Stiffkey Red Lion food, drink, accommodation

Binham The Chequers Inn food, drink

Walsingham Accommodation guide

Pilgrim places

Bromholm Priory, Bacton. Abbey St, NR12 0HT. On private land, but viewable from footpath. More about the priory

Cromer St Peter and St Paul services and open times

Norfolk Churches write-up

Sheringham Beeston Regis Priory Abbey Farmhouse, NR26 8SF. Accessible in daylight hours via footpath. More about the priory

Weybourne All Saints church and ruins of Weybourne Priory Weybourne, Holt NR25 7SZ. More about the priory

Cley-next-the-Sea St Margaret’s Holt Rd, NR25 7TT. Services and open times

Norfolk Churches write-up

Blakeney Chapel not safely accessible. More about it

Blakeney Blakeney Friary remains incorporated into The Friary, Nos. 1 to 2 Mariners Hill, NR25 7NB

More about the friary

Binham Binham Priory Warham Rd, NR21 0DQ

Norfolk Churches write-up

Walsingham For pilgrim places in Walsingham, go here