The beach forms part of a picturesque walk along the coast

A posh seaside town under two hours from Cambridge has untouched sands waiting to be discovered. Although Cambridge has much on offer with its fine architecture and breadth of history, there are no sandy beaches in sight.

Luckily, beaches are not far away. One with beautiful untouched sands is at Burnham Overy Staithe. Around two hours from Cambridge, this is a secluded beach on the north Norfolk coast.

A path to the beach stretches over around a mile, making it the perfect place to take a leisurely stroll or quick stop on the way to somewhere else. The well-kept sands are a beauty to see.

For anyone wanting a beach stop that isn’t overcrowded, this beach is also the perfect place for that. Once people have seen the beach, a visit to the picturesque town of Burnham Overy Staithe is also worth the trip.

Previously, this town has been named as one of the “poshest” in the UK by The Telegraph. It’s close to Burnham Market and Sandringham, and it’s also a major sailing hub.

While visiting the town, people can see the Burnham Overy Staithe windmill, which dates back to 1816. There are plenty of cute places to eat and drink, such as the community pub known as The Boathouse.

This is described as a “popular spot for lunch and coffee”. There are also plenty of places to walk in the town and beach, as the beach forms part of the North Norfolk coast circular walk.

On the National Trust website, it said: “Wander through Burnham Overy Staithe near Brancaster, and enjoy beautiful sights of the North Norfolk coast and its wildlife. This circular route follows part of the Norfolk Coast Path and passes through Holkham National Nature Reserve.

“There’s the opportunity to visit Burnham Overy Town, St. Clement church with its Norman tower, and catch sight of the Tower Windmill along the way.” With the weather getting warmer, this posh town and beautiful beach may be worth a visit.