Best foot forwards

Titchwell Circular Route

Set off from Briarfields Hotel and, turning left, head to the pretty village which is home to St Mary’s Church with its unusual round tower. Turn left into Gypsy Lane and head towards the beach before taking the left sea inlet – there are often seals in the pool at the end. Either take the marsh path back to the hotel or – having checked the tide times – continue to the RSPB Titchwell reserve. Cross the inlet and continue along the beach before turning left at the boardwalk to watch the birds from the hides. Leave from the reserve’s main entrance and head back along the A149 to the hotel, having completed 2-3 miles (depending on route) of walking.

Old Hunstanton to Heacham

With suitable milestones along the way, this threemile round trip is perfect for little legs. Set off from Sea Lane and head through the dunes at the end of the road before reaching the sandy beach. When the tide’s out, you can walk along the flats to reach Hunstanton’s famous stripy cliffs and rock pools. Continue on to Hunstanton’s promenade and – if the amusements don’t tempt you – towards the prom at Heacham. There are plenty of food stalls along the way, so treat them to an ice cream as a reward.

Wells to Holkham

Old Hunstanton to Heacham With suitable milestones along the way, this threemile round trip is perfect for little legs. Set off from Sea Lane and head through the dunes at the end of the road before reaching the sandy beach. When the tide’s out, you can walk along the flats to reach Hunstanton’s famous stripy cliffs and rock pools. Continue on to Hunstanton’s promenade and – if the amusements don’t tempt you – towards the prom at Heacham. There are plenty of food stalls along the way, so treat them to an ice cream as a reward.

Felbrigg Hall

If you fancy a change of scene from the coastline or it’s too hot to stay on the beach, pay a visit to The National Trust’s Felbrigg Hall with its walled garden. Once you have explored the house, head into the parkland, past the church and lake. There are acres to explore and the contrast in landscape to the coast is striking, despite its proximity. For the truly adventurous, there’s also the opportunity to follow a 16-mile circular walk with gradients of 1,140ft – the equivalent of a small mountain – which is quite something in Norfolk!

Blakeney Freshes

If you love wildlife, this easy, three-mile route is idyllic. Set off from Blakeney High Street and turn onto Blakeney Quay and the Freshes beyond. Take the footpath on the top of the bank towards the harbour and follow it to the right, past Stiffkey Freshes until you reach the A149 between Blakeney and Cley next the Sea, before returning to St Nicholas’ Church.

Brancaster Staithe

Packed with history and curiosities, this 3.8-mile route is fun for all ages. Park at Brancaster Staithe Quay car park (be aware that the hard-standing is liable to tidal flooding) and follow the coastal path to Burnham Deepdale. Turn into Dalegate Lane towards Downs Woods until you arrive at a crossroads where you take the footpath around the edge of Barrow Common – a great spot for a picnic and views out to sea. Here you can spot the remains of SS Vina, a World War II wreck on the edge of Scolt Head Island. Follow the path to the coast road and cross over to the Branodunum Roman fort site which is marked with an information sign outlining its history. Having gone around the fort, take the path to the left, through two gates and towards the sea before rejoining the coastal path and arriving back to the car park.