What's closed

What's closed today

Every closure and diversion we know of on the Norfolk Coast Path and the Suffolk coast path, in route order.

Norfolk Coast Path

Warning

Great Yarmouth to Winterton

Erosion has taken the high-tide path through the Marrams dunes, and the council has closed it. The only way through here is now along the beach.

Since
In place now. The council hasn't given a start date.
Until
Not known yet
Source
Norfolk County Council's notice
Checked
Sunday 1 November
Diversion

Sea Palling to Mundesley

Erosion has taken the old line at Happisburgh, so the path now follows a permissive route while a permanent one is worked out. Follow the signs on the ground along the temporary route.

Since
In place now. The council hasn't given a start date.
Until
Not known yet
Source
Norfolk County Council's notice
Checked
Sunday 1 November
Diversion

Mundesley to Cromer

A cliff fall has pushed the path off the clifftop and through the Trimingham House caravan park. Follow the waymarks through the caravan park. The council's notice links to a map of the route.

Since
In place now. The council hasn't given a start date.
Until
Not known yet
Source
Norfolk County Council's notice
Checked
Sunday 1 November
Warning

Mundesley to Cromer

Erosion has eaten into the cliff at Sidestrand, so the path has been moved 4 metres further inland.

Since
In place now. The council hasn't given a start date.
Until
Not known yet
Source
Norfolk County Council's notice
Checked
Sunday 1 November
Diversion

Mundesley to Cromer

A cliff fall has come down onto the promenade at Overstrand, and the council asks you to keep off that stretch. Follow the diversion signs and the maps put up on site.

Since
In place now. The council hasn't given a start date.
Until
Not known yet
Source
Norfolk County Council's notice
Checked
Sunday 1 November
Diversion

Cromer to Sheringham

The path over Beeston Hill is shut while National Trails replaces worn steps and relays the uneven surface. Signs take you round by the Promenade and Nelson Road, then along Sheringham Footpath 11. It adds about 1 mile.

Since
Thursday 1 October
Until
Sunday 28 February
Source
Norfolk County Council's notice
Checked
Sunday 1 November
Diversion

Sheringham to Blakeney

The cliff path from the Esplanade to the far end of the golf course is shut while National Trails repairs it and builds new steps near Sheringham Coastwatch. Signs take you inland past the golf course, along Weybourne Road, Holt Road and Park Road, then past Sheringham Hall and over Deadman's Bridge. It adds about 2 miles.

Since
Thursday 1 October
Until
Sunday 28 February
Source
Norfolk County Council's notice
Checked
Sunday 1 November
Warning

Sheringham to Blakeney

Grey seals are pupping on Blakeney Point. The National Trust may stop the walk out along the spit at the dunes, and dogs are banned on the whole Point until mid-January. The coast path itself is not affected.

Since
Sunday 1 November
Until
Not known yet
Source
National Trust's notice
Checked
Monday 2 November
Warning

Sheringham to Blakeney

Terns and other birds nest on Blakeney Point in spring and summer. The National Trust shuts the area west of the boardwalk and bans dogs on the whole Point. The coast path itself is not affected.

Since
Thursday 1 April
Until
Tuesday 31 August
Source
National Trust's notice
Checked
Monday 2 November
Diversion

Burnham Deepdale to Hunstanton

Erosion has damaged a 50-metre stretch of the path on Holme Footpath 14. Follow the signs on the short way round. It stays until a lasting repair is found.

Since
In place now. The council hasn't given a start date.
Until
Not known yet
Source
Norfolk County Council's notice
Checked
Sunday 1 November

Suffolk Coast Path

Diversion

Kessingland to Southwold

Part of Benacre Footpath 3 is shut so works vehicles for the new pumping station can come and go. Use the alternative path the council has provided, which runs alongside the closed stretch.

Since
Monday 3 February
Until
Sunday 1 April
Source
Suffolk County Council's notice
Checked
Monday 2 November
Diversion

Dunwich to Aldeburgh

Dunwich Heath and the beach beside it are shut after this summer's wildfire, along with the rights of way across the heath. Follow the signed diversion around the closed heath. Suffolk County Council's map shows the current line.

Since
Thursday 20 August
Until
Friday 19 February
Source
Suffolk County Council's notice
Checked
Monday 2 November