From Morston Quay, board a traditional wooden boat to visit England’s largest seal colony at Blakeney Point, then, back on dry land walk along the floodbank east to Blakeney – once a medieval port connecting England to the Netherlands and beyond. Continue on the coast path through the reedbeds to the village of Cley-next-the-Sea. Sample the delights of the wonderful deli and visit the Cley Smokehouse for kippers, salmon and the sweetest smoked prawns before moving on to Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s striking eco-friendly visitor centre, for some of the best bird-watching in Britain.    8km / 5 miles

Ride in style through North Norfolk’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the historic Poppy Line to the lovely Georgian town of Holt with its abundance of stylish cafes, craft shops, galleries, antique shops and elegant boutiques. Stock up for an opulent picnic at Byfords or at Bakers & Larners, home to the region’s most impressive selection of food and drink. Take your picnic on the train to Kelling Heath and follow the footpath north across the heath to the shingle beach. Follow the National Trail east for a mile (1.6km), then turn inland to the village of Weybourne. Catch the Coasthopper bus or return to Sherringham with one final leg on the Poppy Line.   6.5km / 4miles

From the old fishing port of Sheringham, continue east on the path to West Runton, where the views of Cromer’s church tower and the pier frame your destination. On reaching Cromer, climb the tower of St Peter and St Paul church, the highest of all the Norfolk church towers, then visit the informative museum next door, where you’ll encounter stories of fishermen and the legendary local lifeboatmen. Cromer crab is the nationally renowned delicacy here, so a crab sandwich is de rigueur and as evening descends, take a final stroll along the promenade amidst the artwork illuminations.  8km / 5miles