Stiffkey, North Norfolk

Where the marsh meets the tide, and the sky does most of the talking.

A traditional campsite on the edge of the salt marsh, looking out over sea and samphire — tents, campervans, motorhomes and rooftop tents welcome; no caravans.

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On foot from the gate

OS Explorer 251 · TF 9743

You're already standing on the walk.

The England Coast Path runs past the site, the tide tables matter more than the weather forecast, and the pub is close enough to stagger back from in the dark. This is the part a facilities list never quite gets across.

Every direction from the pitch leads somewhere worth walking to.

Walkers & cyclists

Arriving on foot or by bike? Tick “No vehicle” when you book and your stay costs £2 less.

England Coast PathStraight off the pitch — no car needed0.0 MI
The Red Lion, StiffkeySunday roasts and a fire in the shoulder seasons0.4 MI
Wild swimming spotBest at high tide, an hour either side0.3 MI
Stiffkey FreshesWading birds year-round; migration in spring/autumn0.6 MI
Stiffkey beach & dunesPaddleboard-launch at the marsh edge1.1 MI

Sea lavender in bloom across the salt marsh at High Sand Creek

The marsh in bloom

Late summer turns the whole marsh lilac.

Sea lavender takes over the salt marsh from July, right when the campsite's own season is in full swing — it's the same view the pitches look out over, just in its loudest colour.

Every tide tells a different story

The view changes twice a day, whether you're watching or not.

High water floods the creeks right up to the grazing marsh; a few hours later it's mudflats and wading birds as far as you can see. Both are worth timing a walk around.