Cromer Promenade
Cromer the popular resort on the North Norfolk coast provides an opportunity to enjoy views along the coastline and over the sea from the seafront and the cliff top promenades, each about a mile end to end and then there’s also the Pier and the town itself to make this a full day out for the family.
Walk details
Length of walk: Both the lower promenade along the seafront and the upper along the clifftop are about a mile end to end
Location: North Norfolk
Getting there: This popular destination is well signposted
By public transport: Bus: A number of services (www.traveline.org.uk); Train: Cromer Station on the Bittern Line from Norwich (a third of mile/550m to Westcliffe gardens)
By cycling or walking: On both Norfolk Coast Cycleway and Norfolk Coast Path
Local Authority: North Norfolk District Council
Information boards in car parks, station and throughout the town. TIC open all year tel: 01263 512 497.
ACCESSIBILITY AND FAMILY PROVISION
Toilets: Disabled and baby changing facilities
Hire equipment available to borrow:
Wheelchair access: Promenade walks (slope between town and seafront). Much of town centre area but some narrow side lanes
Induction Loops: Check with individual premises
For families: A range of facilities in this popular seaside town
Dogs: On promenade and in town, some areas of beach will have seasonal restrictions
Access for all route
Start & Finish: Walks can start from any point in the town depending on how you arrive
Distance(s): Seafront esplanade and the clifftop paths are both about a mile in length (1600m)
Accessibility: Both walks are along surfaced paths of good width for most of their lengths. If travelling by car there is a small disabled parking allocation on the western lower promenade
Stiles & Gates: None
Surface: Concrete or tarmac
Waymarking: Town fingerpost signs, map boards
Seating: Lots of seats
Specific hazards: There are no kerbs between promenade and beach below; slope between upper and lower promenades
Footwear/clothing: Normal footwear and clothing to suit weather
Facilities
Useful Links
On site
Parking: Two main town centre car parks plus large clifftop Runton Road car park
Shop and café: Wide range along with other attractions
Toilets: In the car parks and along seafront promenade