Sheringham — Cromer

Shecro four
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By Jhmedland on 11 Jul 2024

Distance

7km/4mi

Ascent

64m

Descent

55m

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Description

You are treading in the footsteps of Mammoths. This route is predominantly along the beach between Sheringham & Cromer. It has none of the undulations of the Coastal Path, but is subject to tide. Best walked on a falling tide at least 2 hours after high water. There is good access from the beach at West Runton and East Runton. Do not clamber at the base of the cliffs. The fossils and bones are best found on the beach especially after a storm (NOT DURING A STORM). If you see or find anything significant, photograph it with a smart phone. The Coffee Kiosk just from the beach access at West Runton is a good place to inform about the find or alternatively the Cromer Museum. The end of this route at Cromer does go past Cromer No.1 Fish & Chips! A more direct route to Cromer Station can be seen on the other routes

You are treading in the footsteps of Mammoths. This route is predominantly along the beach between Sheringham & Cromer. It has none of the undulations of the Coastal Path, but is subject to tide. Best walked on a falling tide at least 2 hours after high water. There is good access from the beach at West Runton and East Runton. Do not clamber at the base of the cliffs. The fossils and bones are best found on the beach especially after a storm (NOT DURING A STORM). If you see or find anything significant, photograph it with a smart phone. The Coffee Kiosk just from the beach access at West Runton is a good place to inform about the find or alternatively the Cromer Museum. The end of this route at Cromer does go past Cromer No.1 Fish & Chips! A more direct route to Cromer Station can be seen on the other routes

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Vegan restaurant (0)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Maybe present Very slippery (1)
Maybe present Very muddy (1)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 200.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 5.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Not present at time of survey Standard mobility scooter (1)
Not present at time of survey Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

10.0% of the route is on roads (1)

15.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

15.0% of the route is paved (1)

5.0% of the route is muddy (1)

70.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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4X July 2024 by Jhmedland
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Sheringham
Grid Ref TG1576243054
Lat / Lon 52.94151° / 1.20963°
Easting / Northing 615,762E / 343,054N
What3Words envy.masterful.partner
Cromer
Grid Ref TG2138242023
Lat / Lon 52.92997° / 1.29242°
Easting / Northing 621,382E / 342,023N
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reviews

Jmedland

12 Jul 2024 Summer
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A route which may be done in sections with an ample car park (charged) at West Runton. This is the best location for fossil & Mammoth hunting. There are several information boards near the Coffee Kiosk/Museum next to the Mammoth.

Jhmedland

12 Jul 2024 Summer
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A fantastic walk on the beach, it is 4 miles but may be longer if fossil and Mammoth bone hunting. There are some dog walking restrictions May to September but if you go up to the promenades for a short spell, it is complied with. The route leaves Sheringham Station and heads to the Prom.
There are steps/ramps down to the beach at several locations. Along the beach you cannot get lost. A Coffee Kiosk/Shop/Museum & Toilets are at West Runton. East Runton has good beach access. Cromer has all you would expect in a Seaside Town.

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