08 essex manningtree

■ Distance: 8½ miles/14km ■ Time: 4 ...

■ Distance: 9 miles/14.5km ■ Time: ...

Coverdale is an inspiring place for hikers and poets alike so enjoy a moment of reflection on this country trek

■Distance: 9 miles/14.5km ■Time: 4½ hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

As you drive east along the A149 from Burnham Overy Staithe, you are treated to tantalising glimpses of the salt marshes and coastline plus north Norfolk’s famous big blue skies, but, following an S-b

“I still chase women, but only downhill.” One of my favourite Bob Hope jokes (told when he was 70). The hilarious Road to... films, in which he starred with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour, were requir