What is special about the cliffs in Hunstanton?
The famous red and white striped cliffs at Hunstanton are an eye-catching attraction. Have fun discovering the history and nature of the area by looking for creatures in the rock pools on the beach below or taking a leisurely stroll to view the old buildings perched on the cliff top.
What is the shipwreck on Hunstanton beach?
the Sheraton
A skeleton jutting from the sand is all that remains of a trawler which played a part in two world wars. Revealed on a Norfolk beach at low tide, the Sheraton was launched in 1907 and found its final resting place on Hunstanton beach 40 years later.
Why are the cliffs at Hunstanton red?
The Red Rock is actually chalk – the red colour comes from iron pigments. The red chalk is very rich in fossils (including ammonites and belemnites). The top of it, and the base of the overlying white chalk, are bioturbated by shrimp burrows. The white chalk was also laid down in deep marine conditions.
Can you walk from Hunstanton beach to Old Hunstanton beach?
We walked from Old Hunstanton beach along the beach to Hunstanton beach. The cliffs are beautiful: red and white rocks, birds pair bonding on the cliffs, fantastic views. Walked back to the car past the old lighthouse via the coastal path on the top of the cliffs.
How tall are Hunstanton cliffs?
18m high
Available information suggests the cliff is up to 18m high. AECOM are assisting the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk in preparing a Coastal Management Strategy for the area, which includes Hunstanton Cliff.
Where is the shipwreck at Old Hunstanton?
St Edmund’s Point
And if you go down to the beach today in West Norfolk, you’re sure to find one of them. For lying on the beach at St Edmund’s Point in Old Hunstanton – just below the former lighthouse and chapel ruins – is a shipwreck, now resembling little more than a large and rusty rib-cage.
What is the shipwreck at Brancaster?
SS Vina shipwreck
Brancaster Beach was home to the shipwreck of the SS Vina, which used to be visible from the coast. Built in 1894 she spent her working life travelling the Baltic Trade routes before she was requisitioned for the war effort in 1940.
Are there any cliffs in Norfolk?
Overstrand Cliffs is a 57.8-hectare (143-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Cromer in Norfolk. It is a Special Area of Conservation and part of it is a Geological Conservation Review site.
Can you walk on Old Hunstanton beach at high tide?
Watch the tides! New Hunstanton has a wonderful beach for walking and family holidays. Whereas Old Hunstanton (half a mile away) is even better for exploration of the rock pools and walking the dog. But care must be taken to watch the tides as the sea completely covers the beach at high tide.…
Is Hunstanton hilly?
Located on the west Norfolk coast, the pretty seaside town of Hunstanton that is affectionately known, as “Sunny Hunny”, is famous for its unusual striped cliffs and breath-taking sunsets. It has managed to retain its Victorian charm and is a popular holiday destination attracting many visitors each year.