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Overstrand boasts a long sandy beach, stretching 80-100m from the seawall at low tide and submerged at high tide. This beach is ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat, away from the crowds that often flock to Cromer. The beach lies on the Norfolk Coast Path, and visitors can access it via a long, gradually sloping path from a car park with public toilets.
The village of Overstrand offers a range of amenities, including cafes, a pub, and a village shop. The beach itself is suitable for various activities, such as swimming and surfing, although there is no lifeguard service. It is advisable to check tide tables before visiting, as the water covers the beach at high tide.
For those willing to venture a bit further, Cromer Beach is a traditional English seaside town with a pier, promenade, and a range of shops and eateries. The beach is mostly sandy, with some pebbly areas, and features lifeguards during peak season. Cromer Beach has earned a Blue Flag award, indicating high water quality, cleanliness, and safety measures. The town also offers a surf school, a museum, and a vibrant town centre with independent shops.
The Norfolk Coast Path runs along the coast, offering spectacular cliff-top scenery and providing an ideal starting point for coastal walks. Visitors can also explore the nearby parish church at Sidestrand, which was moved back from the sea front during the 19th century to protect it from coastal erosion.
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| Chance of rain | 68% |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
The tide at Overstrand Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 5:29 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:09 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
A small grass car park is near the beach but is a touch tricky to find.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 21 miles west as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 22 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 23 miles west as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 23 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 25 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 26 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 27 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 28 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 28 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 28 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 29 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
Location: Overstrand
Location type: Village
OS Grid: TG249410
Coordinates: 52°55'10"N 1°20'41"E
Mapcode: GBR WD4.YM2
What 3 Words: saved.binds.erupted
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Norfolk
Country: England
Local Authority: North Norfolk
Parish: Overstrand
Nearest postcode: NR27 0PP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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