Sea Palling to Hopton on Sea, Norfolk
Unspoilt beaches? Wildlife spotting? Lively seaside towns? Check all three. This trail is a nature lover’s paradise. Enjoy the quiet stretch from Sea Palling to one of Britain’s great wildlife spectacles, the Atlantic Grey Seal colonies on Horsey and Winterton beaches. Spot rare butterflies, natterjack toads and a small tern colony at Winterton-Horsey’s Site of Special Scientific Interest. Then head to the shores of Hemsby, California and Caister-on-Sea, before reaching the town of Great Yarmouth – beyond the brash arcades lies a wealth of historic buildings and maritime heritage. Continue to Gorleston and Hopton-on-Sea for more breathtaking beach strolls. Where to stay The Old Hall Hotel & Spa, Caister-on-Sea. Rooms from £109 per night; oldhallhotelcaister.co.uk