Gandalf the VW is parked up on an old favourite site of ours- Deepdale Farm on the North Norfolk coast. A particular favourite stomping ground of ours- we were here this weekend with Dad and Jenny to celebrate Jenny’s birthday.
We arrived just before dark, whizzing up north after a long day at work. After a smooth check in, we wasted no time in popping the fizz in Dad and Jenny’s van, before taking a walk up to the Jolly Sailor’s pub for our dinner. Jazz enjoyed being fussed over – the pub- as with most on this stretch of coast couldn’t be more dog friendly if it tried. The food was delicious- the mussels especially (local Brancaster mussels of course).
We popped for a quick night cap across the road at the White Horse, also dog friendly, before making our way back to our vans where we enjoyed a peaceful night.
Saturday dawned a bit brighter than expected, and as such we enjoyed a quick bacon baguette, before donning our walking boots. Our destination was Wells Next the sea, 11.5 miles away along the North Norfolk coast path. The walk was cracking.
We stopped for a swift one at the Hero at Burnham overy Staithe, before continuing on for a further 7 miles to Wells. We’d packed some refreshments which we enjoyed on the beach- it was simply stunning if not a little fresh.
On arrival to Wells Next to sea we washed no time getting some fish and chips from French’s which honestly went down a treat!
After our fish and chips we had a drink to celebrate our achievement on a long but satisfying, and enjoyable walk.
This stretch of coast is served brilliantly well by the coast hopper bus, an hourly service 7 days a week. Our campsite sits right on the route and as such is a great base for this area. You can travel as far as Hunstanton one way and Sheringham in the other. Dogs are welcome on board too.
Our evening was spent relaxing and enjoying cheese and cake, before someone fell fast asleep at the dinner table (Lydia!)
Another very peaceful night followed.
On Sunday it was time to say our bye byes- we’d had a great trip.
Keith and I decided to stop at Burnham overy staithe for a dog walk before coming home and managed to notch up another 5 miles before lunch in the van overlooking the water.
It was a perfect end to a lovely weekend in our special place!
Not long now until our big European adventure! Next weekend we will start to load the van and we’re getting rather excited!
Until next time
Lx
Can’t wait for the updates of the upcoming trip . We are heading to Europe for 7 weeks with our dog and campervan in July so we might get some inspiration. Enjoy and safe travels.
We’re at Deepdale at present in our Camper thanks to your recommendation, it’s a great site.unfortunately it’s pouring with rain at the moment. We used the bus this morning into Hunstanton. We’re Seniors so not up to walking the miles you do.
Great news! But not about the rain! It’s a great bases for bus based exploration though
Hope you had fun!