West Runton

Water temp(satellite):
5.9°C
2025-01-21

West Runton is predominately a sand and shingle beach, but also has some rocky areas and is backed by a sandy cliff. The beach is below cliffs which are protected from wave action by a series of wooden & concrete structures.

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East Runton ⟼ 1.6 km away

East Runton beach is a rural beach with cliffs and a rocky foreshore. At low tide there is an expanse of sand. The village is a short walk away. Fossils of mammals such as deer, horses and mammoth, have been found in the cliffs at this beach.

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Sheringham ⟼ 3 km away

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