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Regular walks
Join us throughout the year on regular guided walks around the stunning landscapes of our reserves, accompanied by wildlife experts from wardens to writers.
Guided walks are perfect for new visitors wanting to discover the lay of the land, as well as regular visitors wanting to deepen their knowledge of Norfolk’s varied wildlife and landscapes. With most regular walks currently taking place at NWT Cley Marshes, we also run seasonal sessions to ensure you get the most out of every month.
See a summary of our regular walks and upcoming events below. In the event of adverse weather, please contact the visitor centre to check for cancellations. Booking is essential for all walks.
NWT Cley and Salthouse Marshes (credit: Frederic Landes)
Cley Marshes (credit: Elizabeth Dack)
Cley Marshes (credit: Andi Sapey)
Shingle beach at Cley Marshes (credit: Richard Osbourne)
NWT Cley Marshes in early morning sunlight (credit: Elizabeth Dack)
Regular walks at NWT Cley Marshes
Iron road ramble
First Tuesday of the month
Explore the habitats and wildlife in the less visited areas to the east of the reserve, taking in stunning views and coastal life at hides, marshes and the shingle ridge along the way.
Leg-stretch to Salthouse
First or last Wednesday of the month
Explore the less frequently visited parts of the reserve, discovering the history of the landscape along with the people and wildlife which inhabit it.
Length approx. 4.5 miles
An introduction to the birds of Cley
Second Sunday of the month
Discover the fantastically varied birdlife the reserve has to offer, perfect for people of all ages wanting to learn more about Norfolk’s birds.
Length approx. 2 miles
A life in Cley
Second or third Wednesday of the month
Join third-generation warden Bernard Bishop on an enlightening tour of Cley village, past and present.
Length approx. 2 miles
Walking on the edge of Norfolk
Second or third Friday of the month
Walk with author and naturalist David North on this circular route to discover coastal wildlife and the impact of storms and flooding on Cley’s landscape.
Length approx. 4 miles (1.5 miles on shingle)
Walk with the warden
Third Tuesday of the month
Explore NWT Cley Marshes with warden George Baldock, taking in the spectacular wildlife whilst learning about conservation practices used by the wardens and the history of the reserve.
Length approx. 3 miles
Circuit of Cley
Third or fourth Thursday of the month
Take a guided circular walk around the reserve and shingle ridge, discovering the unique wildlife and habitats of the North Norfolk coast.
Length approx. 3.5 miles (1 on shingle)
Conversations with the landscape
Third Friday of the month
Immerse yourself in North Norfolk’s coastal landscapes on this longer walk led by author and naturalist David North, taking a route either to the open marshes of Blakeney or the more sheltered Salthouse Heath.
Length approx. 5 miles
Wildflowers growing on a shingle ridge (credit: Vaughn Matthews)
Flock of lapwing (credit: Andrew Parkinson)
Reed warbler (credit: Chris Gomersall)
Shingle at Cley beach (credit: Bob Ward)
Seasonal walks - spring (April to July)
Spring bird song
First Friday of the month
Learn the difference between the calls and songs of coastal birdlife with author and naturalist David North, as you enjoy a world of bird sounds from warblers to lapwings on a walk around the reserve.
Length approx. 3.5 miles (1 on shingle)
Discover the wildflowers of Cley’s shingle ridge
Fourth Friday of the month
NWT Cley Marshes’ shingle ridge is packed with colourful wildflowers, adapted to survive in the tough world of salt-spray, storms and shifting stones. Explore this distinctive habitat with author and naturalist David North.
Length approx. 2.5 miles
Upcoming walks
Leg-stretch to Salthouse (21 May)
Leg-stretch to Salthouse (4 June)