Short birdwatching visit · Public coastal and countryside paths
Paston cliff-top public paths
Paston and Stow Hill
Paston’s birding interest centres on the coastal fields between the Mundesley holiday village and the Bacton terminal. The county guide describes a public walking circuit that links the coast with inland field edges and woodland, creating variety within a relatively short outing. Wheatear, Stonechat, Whitethroat and Meadow Pipit are documented in the club’s records, with different seasons rewarding a repeat visit. This entry covers the public paths and views from them. The Great Barn is a separate protected site and is not part of the walk’s public-access offer.
Birds and seasons
- Wheatear — Typically April–October
- Stonechat — Typically March–November
- Whitethroat — Typically April–September
- Meadow Pipit — Typically September–May
Plan your visit
- Paths
- The club describes a roughly two-mile public-path circuit from Stow Hill towards the terminal boundary and inland towards Paston. Follow current waymarks and coastal diversions.
- Parking
- The county guide describes a large parking area at the end of the Stow Hill track signposted from the B1159 towards the holiday village.
Getting there: Approach from the B1159 at Stow Hill and continue on foot along the signed public coastal and field paths.
Sources
Social preview: original typographic artwork by Does Your Duck Quack.
Continue birding nearby
Nearest full guide: NWT Hickling Broad and Marshes, 9.9 miles away in a straight line.