Off the beaten track and far from the bustling crowds are many beautiful and unsung beaches lining Norfolk's shores. 

Places such as Blakeney, Winterton and Wells frequently top the list of the best beaches in the county to visit but some others never get a mention.

Here are five beautiful beaches in Norfolk that you might not often hear about. 

1. Cart Gap

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Located between Happisburgh and Sea Palling, this sandy beach stretches for just over one and a half miles and can be strolled with a dog, the kids or a loved one in less than 40 minutes.

Along the way, discover more about this unspoiled and serene area with the Cart Gap Deep History Coast Discovery Point.

2. Scolt Head Island

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Close to Wells' famous washes lies Scolt Head Island, a 700-hectare barrier island which is reached by a seasonal ferry from the village of Overy Staithe.

The National Trust owns the island and has been described as a "small paradise of dunes, salt marsh, mud flats, and shingle" where birdwatchers can spend a day with their eyes on the skies.

3. Bob Hall's Sands

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Occupying a large area in the Holkham Nature Reserve, the saltmarsh of Bob Hall's Sands provides the perfect place to find some peace.

It is a broad, mostly flat area with unobstructed views of the sea and horizon beyond, but be careful of the tides and creeks when finding your way there. 

4. Trimingham

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Often overlooked for its narrow beach, Trimingham is difficult to reach but worth the visit. 

If it is just a walk between its distinctive groynes or enjoying the views from on top of the cliffs, then Trimingham should not be missed this spring and summer.

5. Old Hunstanton

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Unlike its pebbly namesake, Old Hunstanton has plenty of fine golden sand and a backdrop of striped chalk cliffs.

Due to facing west, the beach here is much more sheltered than others along the Norfolk coast and is the perfect place to watch a sunset.