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West Runton Beach is a quiet and often overlooked destination, situated between Sheringham and Cromer. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle, with a large expanse of fine sand revealed at low tide, along with numerous rockpools. The beach is popular with surfers, and the Norfolk Coast Path runs past the beach, making it an ideal stop-off spot for walkers.
The beach is backed by a holiday park and features a beach cafe, toilets, and a clifftop car park. The area is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its unique geology, including the largest chalk reef in Europe, which makes it popular with divers and surfers. The cliffs also contain a host of fossils, including the famous West Runton elephant, a nearly complete fossilized steppe mammoth skeleton discovered in 1990.
In 2017, West Runton Beach was awarded Blue Flag status, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and water quality. The beach is dog friendly all year round and offers a range of activities, including swimming and exploring rock pools.
Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 77% |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
The tide at West Runton Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 5:29 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:09 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking available next to the beach.
Dogs are welcome - please check beach signs for any specific restrictions.
Daily - 2nd July - 4th September
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 17 miles west as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 18 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 19 miles west as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 26 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 27 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 29 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 30 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 31 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
Location: West Runton
Location type: Village
OS Grid: TG185432
Coordinates: 52°56'31"N 1°15'6"E
Mapcode: GBR VBH.KBS
What 3 Words: detect.reissued.practical
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Norfolk
Country: England
Local Authority: North Norfolk
Parish: Runton
Nearest postcode: NR27 9QA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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