Stage 7: Cley next the Sea to Cromer
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3 June 2000. 13 miles. To the highest point of Norfolk! All of 105 metres (346 feet). But first, some of the most arduous walking in southern Britain - seems strange to say, for a three mile coastal stretch. But this is the notorious shingle beach from the coastguard lookout at Cley to Weybourne Hope. You can choose whether to walk on the bank or the beach - I chose the former, Dave the latter - it’s still like walking in porridge, sucking back your boots. And all the while, the hypnotic roar of surf breaking on stone.
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The low cliffs to the small resort of Sheringham are something of a relief. From here to Cromer, the path runs inland, much through woods, to the high point viewpoint. Signs hereabouts warn of adders, Britain’s only poisonous snake. Cromer is a good end point; a Victorian resort that still has great character, including one of the most famous pleasure piers in England - as distinctive a finish as one could wish.
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