This county has a range of beautiful beaches, and cute wildlife waiting to be discovered
An “often-overlooked” county that is reachable from Cambridgeshire has been named as one of the most beautiful counties in the UK. The UK is full of spots full of natural beauty, with sandy beaches and scenic views, waiting to be discovered and explored.
One of these is the county of Norfolk, with many parts that are reachable by car from Cambridgeshire in under two hours. This pretty county has been named as the seventh most beautiful county in the UK by the Daily Express.
In its ranking, the Daily Express describes Norfolk as a place with “quaint seaside towns” and “stunning stretches of sandy beaches”. It also describes it as “often-overlooked”, but it has “plenty of stunning natural beauty spots”.
A spot recommended by the Daily Express for people to visit in Norfolk is Scolt Head Island, only an hour and 52-minute drive from Cambridge. Scolt Head Island is within the quiet village of Burnham Overy Staithe.
This secluded village is close to the more lively Wells-next-the-Sea. Scolt Head Island is an unspoilt nature reserve, made up of sand and shingles.
If visiting, people will experience a unique mix of salt marshes, tidal creeks, warm pools and rolling sand dunes. It is also filled with special wildlife, including rare birds, terns, insects, as well as mammals and marine creatures.
Another gorgeous spot to visit in Norfolk is Holkham, which also has a nature reserve. Holkham beach is a patch of pristine land, and is considered to be one of the most unspoilt stretches of sand in the country.
It is a great place for dog walkers, or to just enjoy a stroll along the beach all year-round. It is also a favourite beach amongst royalty, as The Household Cavalry enjoy summer breaks there.
The beach is most famous for providing the backdrop for the 1998 film starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Shakespeare in Love. Within Norfolk, there are many other beautiful beaches to visit as it is home to over 50.
These include Hunstanton, Cromer, Great Yarmouth, Brancaster and much more. For animal lovers, Horsey beach is a good place to visit.
This is because it is famous for its large seal colony, making it a unique spot for wildlife spotting. There is much beauty to discover in Norfolk, so why not take a day trip or weekend away from Cambridgeshire?