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BUDGET WALKING WEEKENDS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

STAY: <\/strong>Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk<\/span><\/p>\n\n

DEEP WITHIN THE MARSHES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Head to the North Norfolk coast this spring for a family break to enjoy big skies, shoreline walks and even a dip in the North Sea, says Sarah Hardy<\/p>\n\n

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As spring turns to summer, the mauve flowers of sea lavender begin to appear among the creeks and saltmarshes at Burnham Deepdale <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

A<\/span>s April arrives, we all want to get outdoors in the fresh spring air, right? A stay in Burnham Deepdale, in the heart of Nelson territory in North Norfolk, is a great option and one that isn\u2019t going to break the bank in this rather pricey area.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

CAMP IT OR GLAMP IT<\/span><\/h4>\n\n

Jason Borthwick has created a family-friendly and, importantly for many of us, a dog-friendly centre at Deepdale Camping and Rooms \u2013 you can camp in a tent or in your campervan, or stay in well-equipped selfcatering accommodation. It is all very attractive, with old stables and a granary put to good use, plus a couple of safari-style tents already set up if you don\u2019t fancy the hassle of doing it yourself.<\/p>\n\n

The camspite is very eco-conscious \u2013 the loos and showers are powered by 100% renewable electricity \u2013 and with miles of stunning coastal scenery surrounding the site (it\u2019s within an AONB), peace and quiet are easy to come by. But don\u2019t worry \u2013 there\u2019s good Wi-Fi if you really need it.<\/p>\n\n

Deepdale Caf\u00e9 is next door for when you don\u2019t feel like cooking, and the parade of shops at nearby Dalegate Market has a supermarket and other useful stores.<\/p>\n\n

CRUISE THE COAST<\/span><\/h4>\n\n

This area is a dream for walkers, with the Norfolk Coast Path right across the road from the campsite. There are numerous walking possibilities from the centre, but a favourite of mine is to head to the clearly signposted coast path and turn right, going east towards Holkham.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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The safari tents sleep up to four and are dog-friendly<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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The path takes you past the floodplains and saltmarshes to Burnham Norton, then on to the oh-so-pretty Burnham Overy Staithe, where Horatio Nelson learnt to sail, then finally, about eight miles later, you reach the wide sandy expanses of Holkham Bay, where birds nest in the dunes in the spring. All the while, you have the North Sea on your left, with the enigmatic Scolt Head Island (a national nature reserve) tempting you for next time. Local bird species to spot include marsh harriers, little egrets and avocets, and you might get lucky and spot an osprey or spoonbill.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Once on Holkham Beach, turn inland to the main road \u2013 call in at The Lookout Caf\u00e9 for a decent coffee \u2013 and catch the Coastliner bus back to Burnham Deepdale. It calls at Burnham Market, a chic place well worth exploring, then you\u2019re back at your Deepdale base and ready to plan your next adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Burnham Deepdale: Tent pitches (from \u00a316 for two), rooms (from \u00a345 for two), safari tents (from \u00a3105 for two). deepdalebackpackers.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Sarah Hardy is an East Anglia-based writer who specialises in travel and food.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Photo: Alamy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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