The Norfolk Coast Path (Hunstanton to Sea Palling)

Blakeney, Geraldine Burles

England is surrounded by coast, so it makes sense that there are several coast paths that you can walk. You can just walk a section, or take an entire holiday and walk one over a few weeks.

Check tide times before travel, don’t walk on sand dunes and keep yourself and dogs away from coastal birds (and flowers, some are toxic) and marine creatures.  Keep numbers to hand to report concerns for: farm animals, wildlife or marine creatures.

Read about keeping dogs safe by the seaside (check beach bans before travel and keep dogs away from cliffs, seaweed, palm oil, uncapped mine shafts and jellyfish. 

You could book your own accommodation using sites like Snaptrip. For those watching the pennies, YHA hostels are set in lovely grounds with communal kitchens, and dorms or private rooms from £30 to £60 a night – some even have  dog-friendly secure Landpods.

The Norfolk Coast Path offers tidal marshes, sandy beaches and big skies. Starting from the cliffs at Hunstanton, this waymarked route travels through this Natural Landscape.

The flat, soft paths make it an easier long walk. While Wells-next-the-Sea and Cromer add classic English charm. Birdwatchers flock to Blakeney Point and Cley Marshes, where grey seals and rare birds gather.

The Peddars Way starts at at Suffolk (near Thetford) and follows the route for 49 miles to Holme-next-the-Sea on the North Norfolk Coast.