Half a century after its inception, the Coast to Coast path becomes a National Trail this spring, opening up the wild landscapes and historic villages of Northern England to a new generation of hikers

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

7 11.3km / 7 miles / 4.5 hours Ascent 680m/2231ft

5 15.6 km / 9.7 miles / 6 hours Ascent 1080m/3543ft

2 10.8km / 6.7 miles / 8-9 hours Ascent 1224m/4016ft

Author Richard Madden takes us on a journey through the land of the dinosaurs, from Lyme Regis to Lulworth Cove