This year's event will mark the sixth instalment of the annual Basset Hound Beach Invasion at Wells-next-the-Sea beach.

The walk from Wells to Holkham started in 2012 with just 12 hounds, but has since exploded in popularity.

Events are being held across Norfolk for basset hound owners (Image: Matthew Wright)

Organisers say interest in the event has doubled every year, with 184 dogs present at last year's.

Matthew Wright, who leads the walk with his wife Traceyann and three hounds, Boomer, Moose and Moleskin, likened the event to a “festival”.

Mr Wright said: “Over that weekend, wherever you seem to........

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