Green coastal walks

Best for eco-friendly camping

Walk all-day along the North Norfolk coast, revelling in the birdlife of the lonely marshes; then let the Coasthopper bus return you to the green and cosy bunk barns and camping at friendly Deepdale Farm.

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Duration 9 miles
Route From Deepdale Farm, follow the Norfolk Coast Path east along the marshes to Burnham Overy Staithe (four miles), Holkham (top, eight miles), Wells-next-the-Sea (ten miles) or Stiffkey (14 miles); return by the Coasthopper Bus (norfolk green.co.uk/timetables).

How long? As long as you like, depending how far you want to go. Allow about half an hour per mile.

Green credentials At eco-friendly Deepdale Farm, solar panels deliver hot water and underfloor heating. There's tree-planting, Countryside Stewardship walks and much more to do.

Look out for... unrivalled birdwatching all along the coast - waders and songbirds from spring to autumn, tens of thousands of geese and sea
ducks in winter. Don't forget to pack your binoculars!

Where to stay Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale (01485 210256, www.deepdalefarm.co.uk). Cost per night: Backpackers Hostel from £9.50pp; tipis from £40 (sleeps two); camping (no caravans) from £4.50pp; Granary Group Hostel from £144 (sleeps 18). From Burnham Deepdale along the Coast Path, Norfolk For eco-friendly camping

How to get there The Coasthopper Bus (www.norfolkgreen.co.uk/timetables) or the A149 from King's Lynn or Cromer.

OS maps OS Explorer 250 and 251; Landranger 132. Click here for the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map Service to see your chosen area online.

For more info Burnham Deepdale TIC (01485 210256, www.deepdalefarm.co.uk).