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Cart Gap Beach

Beach

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal, Cliffs

Walking, Swimming, Photography, Picnicking

Spring to Autumn

Photo: Richard Humphrey via Geograph.org.uk

Cart Gap Beach sits on the eroding north-east coast of Norfolk, near Happisburgh, its sand backed by a sea wall and lines of timber groynes. A concrete slipway runs down to the beach, and the Happisburgh lifeboat moved its station here after the sea took the old site. The low cliffs behind are soft ...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

6 day, 1 overnight

Lessingham Cottage, Lanterns Shepherds Huts, Sea Palling House

Nearest Hidden Gem 1

Nearest Hidden Gem 2

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Cart Gap Beach?
North Norfolk holds this stretch of coast alongside a small lifeboat station. Walkers often head here along the regional coastal path to escape the crowded holiday resorts nearby.

What type of place is Cart Gap Beach?
Cart Gap Beach is an uncrowded sandy beach on the North Norfolk coast 218\.

When is the best time to visit Cart Gap Beach?
Spring to autumn brings the most appropriate conditions for enjoying the long stretch of golden sand 218\. Planning a trip during a crisp autumn morning ensures you secure a peaceful experience before any traffic builds up 218\.

What can you do at Cart Gap Beach?
Strolling along the wild shore allows you to spot ancient clay beds exposed by the winter tides 218\. Visitors also love swimming in the North Sea or photographing the distant cargo ships 218\.

How long should I spend at Cart Gap Beach?
Allocating half a day gives ample opportunity to complete a proper coastal walk towards the nearby lighthouse 218\. A shorter stay works well if you just want a quick bracing stroll or a quiet beach picnic 218\.

Where do I park at Cart Gap Beach?
Drivers can utilise seven spaces near the lifeboat station, which include six day and one overnight spot 218\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Cart Gap Beach?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Cart Gap Beach, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Cart Gap Beach?
Lessingham Cottage, Lanterns Shepherds Huts, and Sea Palling House provide three options in the area 218\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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