You can adapt the walk by adding stops at cafés and restaurants along the way.

While Cambridgeshire is not fortunate enough to have its own coast, it is still so easy to reach the seaside either by car or public transport. The county borders both Suffolk and Norfolk, both known for their many beautiful beaches.

With spring fast approaching, you might be thinking of trying to get outside more and enjoying the better weather. If you are looking for an escape to the sea and fancy seeing part of the coast, try out this circular walk that takes you through both Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea.

The walk takes around three hours to complete and will take you along Holkham beach and through the quaint seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea. If the walk seems too long for you, there are a few places to stop off along the way for a quick break or full meal.

The walk starts at the bus stop near the Victoria Hotel in Holkham and from here you will walk all the way down Lady Anne’s Drive towards the sea. At the end of the road, you will get to Holkham beach where you will walk east towards Wells beach.

When walking along the beach, you will go past the famous colourful beach huts that are available for hire and the beach café where you can stop for a hot drink and slice of cake to power you through the walk. After a stop, you can then follow Beach Road back inland and take a look at the Wells salt marshes alongside the path.

At the end of Beach Road, you will reach the Quay. It might be worth leaving a few hours to walk around the town, as it is packed with bakeries, cafés, an amusements arcade and classic fish and chip shops that you could explore.

The Wells Crab House, which can be found on Freeman Street, is worth a visit as the area is well known for its fresh crab. As well as crab dishes, the seafood restaurant offers things like lobster, seabass, cod, and even oysters.

After exploring the town, you will head down the main shopping street called Staithe Street and down past the Buttlands to Burnt Street. You walk down Burnt Street to Fakenham Road and cross over onto the pathway that will take you through the grass and woodland towards Holkham Hall, which can be found by following Golden Gates Drive to Holkham Road.

Holkham Hall was built in the 18th century and has been owned by the Coke family ever since its construction. The Hall’s gardens are open for the public to explore and features the Bygones Museum, which has a collection of over 4000 exhibits to see such as mechanical toys, agricultural tools, and vintage cars.

You follow the Avenue past the ice-house and to the obelisk where you turn back and go towards Holkham Hall again. You will then walk down Holkham Park and go onto Park Road where you will finish the walk exactly where you started it.

If you want to make your trip a weekend getaway, you can stay at the Victoria Hotel where guests can park their cars. You can also park in Lady Anne’s Drive car park, which costs £13.50 for a whole day.

Holkham is around an hour and 49 minute drive away from Cambridge via the A1065.

The area has a few bird hides that are ideal for birdwatching

With spring well on the way, you might be raring to get out into the countryside for a long walk. Whether you are interested in watching some wildlife or need somewhere to take the family to get some fresh air, Cambridgeshire has plenty of nature reserves to explore.

If you want somewhere new to take a walk at the start of spring, you might want to visit Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve. The site is owned by the Wildlife Trust BCN and managed by Natural England and is one of the only remaining areas of the ancient wild fens.

As Woodwalton Fen is a Site of Special Interest and a Special Area of Conservation, the reserve is home to thousands of species of animals and plants. Many of these cannot be found anywhere else in the country.

The nature reserve has three walking trails that you can follow depending on what you want to see on your visit. If you love birdwatching, try the Water Birds Trail that takes you to two bird hides and along the bank of the Great Raveley Drain.

Along the walk, you might be able to spot birds including reed buntings and sedge warblers as well as insects like pond snails and water beetles. If you are lucky, you could spot some otters by the Great Raveley Drain alongside common terns and kingfishers.

The Marsh Harrier Trail and the Bungalow Trail both go past the historic Rothschild Bungalow. It was built by Charles Rothschild, who is known as the “father of modern conservation”. The bungalow was built on stilts and used by Charles as a base for his field trips and activities like moth trapping.

After exploring the nature reserve and spending a few hours birdwatching, you could head to the nearby village of Bury to enjoy a meal in the White Lion. The pub is described as a ‘lively’ and ‘traditional’ pub that serves classic pub dishes.

Woodwalton Fen is just outside of Ramsey Height, around a 50-minute drive away from Cambridge via the A1307. There is a free car park for visitors to use.

The farm has multiple play areas and animals to see.

If you are trying to save a bit of money but still want to take your children out to do some activities over half term, you might want to check out this farm just outside of Peterborough. Sacrewell Farm is letting kids enter for free with every paying adult during half term and has a range of indoor and outdoor activities.

If you are lucky with the weather, you can spend plenty of time enjoying the outdoors and taking a walk on one of the routes around the farm’s countryside. You can take a walk through the farm and the surrounding area. You can walk for either one mile or three miles depending on how active you feel.

Children might love to say hello to all the farm animals that call Sacrewell home, including rare, heritage, and recovering-breed animals. You can see sheep, goats, pigs, and more unusual animals like alpacas.

After seeing the animals, you can let children run free around the outdoor play park, which features swings, slides, and climbing equipment. There is also a sensory garden where you can take a moment to enjoy some peace and quiet.

If it does start raining during your trip, Sacrewell Farm has an indoor soft play area with colourful ball pits and climbing frames ideal for “energetic imaginations”. The soft play area also has lots of themed zones, including a chicken coop where children can run around and collect eggs.

The farm also has its own café that you can visit after a long walk around the countryside or after spending hours in the playground. The café is open for full English breakfasts and muffins as well as toasties, jacket potatoes, and a few larger meals at lunchtime.

The farm also has its own gift shop where you can pick something up to remember your trip by. The shop is packed with toys, games, and books to keep the fun going at home.

Entry to the farm over the half-term will be free for children. Day tickets for adults cost £13.55 and can be bought from the Sacrewell Farm website.

Sacrewell Farm is in Thornhaugh, Peterborough – just a 16-minute drive from the city. The farm has plenty of free parking for visitors to use.