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Norfolk Coast

Buttercup Meadow

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup52.849°N, 1.486°E
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The soft rustle of canvas and the distant cry of seabirds drifting inland from the North Norfolk coast set the rhythm at this understated meadow site. Morning light filters across open grassland where buttercups nod in the breeze, creating that quintessential sense of camping simplicity that's increasingly hard to find.

This is a place for those who appreciate camping stripped back to its essentials, whether you're pitching a tent, parking up a campervan, or settling a caravan for a few nights. The Norfolk Coast lies within easy reach, with its vast beaches, salt marshes, and characterful coastal villages providing ample reason to explore, while the meadow itself offers a peaceful retreat from the summer crowds that flock to this beloved corner of East Anglia.

The vibe here is refreshingly low-key and unpretentious. With campfires subject to checking on arrival, there's potential for evenings spent around the flames under wide Norfolk skies. This is camping for those who bring their own adventure and need little more than space, grass beneath their feet, and the freedom to simply be.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
13°C
Clear
7 mph
70%
7-Day Outlook
Today
20° / 13°
0%
Tue
23° / 16°
24%
Wed
18° / 16°
62%
Thu
22° / 15°
39%
Fri
19° / 15°
4%
Sat
19° / 17°
13%
Sun
22° / 17°
14%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

29 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Bacton Heritage

Walking routeLocal network
0.55 km from campsite
Route length: 2.7 km
Operator: Paston Footprints
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Bacton Circular

Walking routeLocal network
1.39 km from campsite
Route length: 9.22 km
Operator: Norfolk Trails
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Paston Heritage Walk

Walking routeLocal network
2.47 km from campsite
Route length: 4.6 km
Operator: Paston Footprints
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Happisburgh Circular Walk

Walking routeLocal network
2.61 km from campsite
Route length: 7 km
Operator: Norfolk Trails
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Paston Heritage Walk (Family Friendly Short Route)

Walking routeLocal network
2.97 km from campsite
Route length: 1.65 km
Operator: Paston Footprints
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