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Walks in and Around the Downham Market Area Black Bank Dyke Norfolk health, heritage and biodiversity walks Walks in and around the Downham Market area Black Bank Dyke Relief Channel Denver Sluice Start Norfolk County Council at your service Contents folk or W N N a o r f o l l k k C o u s n t y C o u n c y i it l – rs H ve e di Introduction page 2 alth io • Heritage • B Walk 1 Willows Nature Reserve page 6 Walk 2 Cock Drove page 10 Walk 3 Howdale/Rabbit Lane page 14 Walk 4 Bridle Lane/Rabbit Lane page 18 Walk 5 Denver Sluice River Great Ouse page 22 Walk 6 Denver Windmill page 26 Walk 7 Stoke Ferry page 30 Walk 8 Wimbotsham page 34 Walk 9 Shouldham Warren page 38 Walk 10 Outwell/Upwell page 42 Walk 11 Hilgay Fen page 46 Walk 12 Southery page 50 Walks locations page 54 Useful contacts page 55 Project Information page 56 This booklet was produced with support from Downham Market Group of Internal Drainage Boards DOWNHAM MARKET GROUP OF INTERNAL DRAINAGE BOARDS 1 Introduction ontact with natural surroundings offers a restorative The story of The Fens C environment which enables you to relax, unwind and re-charge your batteries, helping to enhance your mood and reduce your stress levels. The Fens are a fascinating environment rich in both natural and man-made heritage. The landscape we see today stems back to the 17th century Regular exercise can help to prevent major conditions, such as coronary when, under the guidance of the 4th Earl of Bedford, Dutch engineer, heart disease, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, strokes, obesity, Cornelius Vermuyden was commissioned among others to begin work on osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, bowel cancer and back pain. a drainage system for the Fens. There was much local opposition to this Moderate physical activity such as a regular walk in natural surroundings as the drainage system threatened the fishing and wildfowling rights of Fen is a simple and enjoyable way of keeping fit. To gain maximum benefit, Dwellers. Their fierce resistance and destruction of works earned them aim to walk at a pace where your heart beats a little faster, your breathing the name “Fen Tigers”. becomes a little heavier and you feel a little warmer. Drainage schemes continued but unexpectedly, the level of the land began These circular walks have been carefully designed to encourage you to to fall at an alarming rate as the soil dried out. This meant that water could explore the local countryside, discover urban green spaces and to enjoy the not drain effectively in to the rivers as they were higher than the level of heritage of Norfolk, both natural and man made. the fields. Wind pumps were introduced to pump water off the land but as they relied on adequate wind and the ground continued to shrink, this was increasingly difficult. The Fens were drained effectively when steam- Downham Market: Gateway to The Fens powered pumps were introduced in the 1820s. Nicknamed “The Gingerbread Town” due to the distinctive carrstone used (Source: http://www.norfolkbroads.com/regional-information/regional- to construct many of the local buildings, Downham Market is a traditional history-and-archaeology/fens-and-fenlands) market town situated on the western edge of Norfolk, south of Kings Lynn. This bustling town is surrounded by a large scale open, flat and complex Taming the flood – modern land drainage landscape known as The Fens which is made up of a hierarchy of rivers, The Fens drainage system has allowed the land to be used for farming drains and ditches draining the area slowly towards the Wash, England’s and recreation in an environment that would otherwise be naturally largest tidal estuary. flooded. Today, it requires constant effort to keep this area as usable fertile agricultural land. The area of this booklet falls within the jurisdiction of the Downham Market Group of Internal Drainage Boards (IDB). IDBs are public sector organisations responsible for land drainage and flood defence within specified areas of the county. In the fens, they manage large pumping stations and many miles of drainage dykes which carry the water to the pumps where it can be pumped up into the rivers, and ultimately flow out into the Wash. These rivers and the coastal defences are managed by the Environment Agency. 2 3 Walk information For bus details, contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit www.travelineeastanglia.co.uk Information about the walks includes details such as the start point, distances, path surfaces, gradients and facilities available. The following You can also reach Downham Market by train. The railway station is symbols will help you to decide if the walk is suitable: located on Railway Road just a short walk from the town centre. For National Rail enquiries, call 08457 48 49 50 or visit Start point The start of the walk with Ordnance Survey grid references www.nationalrail.co.uk and Postcode Parking Nearest parking; not always the same as the walk start point Walking from schools Distance Distance of the walk Several of these walk routes pass close to primary or secondary schools providing ideal opportunities for teachers, parents and children to enjoy Details Gentle gradient, 20% soft walking after school for example. The walks could also provide the basis for outdoor educational opportunities such as local school trips and projects as well as providing an additional and enjoyable form of physical activity. Steps Toilets Please contact the travel plan team at Norfolk County Council, 01603 nearby Stile 638081 for more information about walking to and from school. Suitable for buggies/ Public house nearby wheelchairs... Café nearby Tread lightly and safely Please respect the natural surroundings as you walk; stay on the designated Cattle (or other farm The route could contain muddy/ animals) could be grazing uneven sections and stout shoes footpaths and take any litter home. Some of the walks take you through in some meadows or boots are recommended nature reserves, County Wildlife Sites (CWS) and other areas designated for conserving or protecting vulnerable/rare species and habitats. Please If you have not exercised for a while, it is better to start with the shorter take some time to read any advice about the area in which you are walking routes before moving on to the more challenging walks. The variety of where this is provided. walks allows you to build up your physical activity levels gently. Some of these routes pass through areas grazed by horses, cattle or sheep. Please keep your dog on a lead or under Getting around tight control and take care to shut gates behind you. Downham Market is well served by public transport, so why not leave Please also keep dogs under tight control between the car behind? Several bus services stop in Downham Market making 1st March and 31st July during bird nesting season. it a good way to access the Town walks. Surrounding villages are also accessible by bus. 4 5 Walk Willows 1 Nature Reserve Start point Car park by the Town Council offices on Paradise Road Town Hall Grid reference TF611033 • Postcode PE38 9HS The Town Hall, built in 1887/8, is a combination of Parking Free carrstone and white brick. The building has been Distance 1.7 miles altered, extended and modernised over the years. Inside the Town Hall you will find Details Flat, 25% soft the Downham Market Heritage Centre. Visit the website for more information and opening times. Walk instructions www.downhamheritage.org.uk 1. Start at the car park adjacent to the Town Council offices on Paradise Two for a pound… This traditional market town is still bustling Road. Turn right on to Paradise Road and follow for almost a third of today with two outdoor markets a week a mile. Pass Nelson Avenue and then as you approach The Paddocks, packed with stalls selling local produce. In the take the next sharp left which takes you to Railway Road. 19th century a large butter market was held 2. Turn right on to Railway Road. After approximately 400 yards, turn left near the river every Monday. Large quantities on to Brickfields Lane between the houses (look out for the signpost on of butter were transported on the river to the left-hand-side of the lane turning). Cambridge and then on to London where it 3. Follow the track to the Willows Nature Reserve. Follow the path was labelled Cambridge Butter. round to the right keeping the pond on your right and then follow it The Black and White Clock round to the left. At the end, go through the gap in the hedge and turn As you pass the market place, take a look left on to the tarmac path. This becomes a cycle path. at Downham Market’s attractive black and 4. Follow the cycle path to the end where you will exit to Hamilton white clock tower. Built by William Cunliff of Way. Walk straight on across the road into Admiralty Close and as you London, it was presented to Downham approach the end of the cul-de-sac, turn right on to the footway. Market in 1878 by Mr James Scott who 5. At the end, turn left on to Trafalgar Road. Walk to the end and then was a grocer and draper of the town. turn right on to Priory Road and walk to the end. 6. Turn left on to High Street. Walk past the Market Place where the clock tower is situated and continue straight on along the High Street. 7.
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