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

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

□ Distance: 8½ miles/13.6km □ Time: 4 hours ...

6 20.6km / 12.8 miles / 7-7.5 hours Ascent 1122m/3680ft

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

For owners unsure where to begin, the coastal walk between Winterton-on-Sea and Hemsby offers an excellent introduction to everything dog-friendly Norfolk has to offer. This walk follows a section of