Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme

The Ramblers’ Association Working for walkers Norfolk Area

Newsletter & Walks Programme

December 2009 - March 2010 http://www.norfolkra.org.uk/

AREA OFFICE: Our Area Secretary is Brian Ansell, the address for area correspondence is 44 The Street, Rockland St. Mary, Norwich, NR14 7AH. The phone number is (01508) 538654 and the email address is [email protected]

Path Problems in Norfolk, where sure of your details, can be reported directly to: Rights of Way Team, Planning & Transportation Dept, Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2SG. (Telephone: 0844 800 8020)

Where a member is unsure, or the problem is not clear, report the problem to Ian Mitchell, 5 Montcalm Road, Norwich, NR1 4HX. (Tel: 01063 622539.) Ian would also like to know anything directly reported to the Rights of Way Team.

The Area News Editor: Richard May, 24 Swanton Avenue, Dereham, NR19 2HJ. Telephone 01362 851547, email address is [email protected] HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES All RA members are invited to take part in any walk in the Area programme. Non-members are welcome to participate and are invited to join the RA if they so desire once they have Plumbing – Heating – Tiling – Decorating sampled the variety of walks on offer. You can join by visiting the RA web site Minor Carpentry & Electrical Work www.ramblers.org.uk or by contacting the Norfolk Area Office or by contacting a Group 175407 Kitchen Units – Flat Pack Units, Made up and fitted 175407 Secretary. Gas Work – Etc. – Etc. Dates for your diary: Competitive Rates and Friendly Service No Job Too Small, If you’ve a problem give me a call The next deadline for copy for the newsletter is 20 February 2010. The deadline for copy for the following newsletter will be 19 June 2010. The next Area Council meeting will be That’s Bernard Moore 01603 622779 Saturday 21st November at 10:00 at Honingham Village Hall.

Index of Walks Programmes

FAKENHAM 29 SHERINGHAM 14 - 15 RA CENTRAL OFFICE

The address of the Ramblers’ Association Central Office is: GREAT YARMOUTH 23 SHORT LEISURELY 13 KING’S LYNN 6 - 11 SOUTHERN NORFOLK 26 - 28 2nd Floor, Camelford House, 87—90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW Tel: 020 7339 8500, Fax: 020 7339 8501 LEG STRETCHERS 30 WENSUM 24 - 25 MID NORFOLK 18 - 19 YOUNG WALKERS 19 The Norfolk Area, Ramblers’ Association, is part of The Ramblers’ Association, a registered charity (number 1093577), and a company limited by guarantee (registration number 4458492) NORWICH 20 - 22 The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010

Linear Walks

I hoped I would be able to tell you that plans for a linear walk are in hand for 2010, but it now seems very unlikely that these popular events will continue next year. Only if a volunteer comes forward within the next couple of weeks – before you read this – will it be possible to make the arrangements in time to include the details with our April to July Area News.

Many members have told me how much they have enjoyed the walks and hope they will continue, but apparently no one is both able and willing to take over the organising. I am very sad to think they may have come to an end, but hope perhaps they may be restarted in the future?

Would someone like to volunteer for 2011? I will do all I can to help with the initial arrangements, explain how I have organised things and what I have found works best – which is not to say that there is any requirement to follow the same pattern. Indeed a new team can bring fresh ideas, and certainly two or three people working together would find it beneficial to spread the responsibilities. Andy Williams from NCC has promised to provide support and encouragement and Sharon Bland will no doubt also do all she can to assist. Andy was out providing support on all five walks in 2009, Sharon missed the last two because of medical problems, now resolved, but prior to that liaised on all advance planning, both months ahead and during the few days before each walk. We worked well together and that could continue in the future – if Norfolk Ramblers find someone to take care of our share! Good support can be expected from NCC, they really do want the walks to continue and recognise the benefits that have accrued with County Council and Ramblers working together. Indeed the regular programmes have only succeeded over so many years because we did co-operate.

I do thank all of you who have helped me, this year and in the past, leading, backmarking, checking passengers onto the busses, selling tickets – and those of you who have just faithfully turned up and supported the events, showing your enjoyment, making all the efforts worthwhile. To see Norfolk’s Linear Walks programmes carrying on into the future would be an extra reward.

25th October 2009 Sheila Smith That Word There is an antiquated word that has come back to haunt me – but perhaps it isn’t just me? Thirty or forty years ago my mother would say “are you going on a hike this weekend?” “Hiking” was a popular pastime in the 1920s when my mother was a young woman, although never, I think, much to her taste – but how that word used to grate with me! However until recently, except as surviving in “hitchhiker” I thought it long gone, and good riddance. First when it reappeared I thought it was just folks being rude about ramblers, but now it seems to be used by some ramblers, especially younger ones. I can understand a wish to be modern and up to date, but how can stepping back ninety years have anything to do with updating the Ramblers’ image? If you really do need a new word find one for the twenty-first century. Sheila Smith 2 31 The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010 Legstretchers

WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS 15/20 Section: Program of longer walks The publicity display tent is our means of showing the face of the Ramblers’

Michael Smith, Programme Co-ordinator, Tel 01485 540728, Mobile 07812921998, email around the County, advertising and promoting our aim and recruiting and [email protected] New Walks leaders always welcome please contact me. All walks encouraging walkers in general. My team and I take the tent to most of the start at 0900 unless stated otherwise. Bring a packed lunch. major events in Norfolk every year and campaigning for this year has now Date Venue Grid ref. Miles Leaders been completed. 13th December Cromer & Felbrigg L133/ 16 Dave Middleton 2009 Meet at Pretty Corner car 152413 01553 671038 park, North of Sheringham Part of our display comprises excellent photos taken locally by our off A148 17th January Homersfield. L156/E231 18 Chris Sharp members, but these are now old and somewhat tatty and they need 2010 Meet in picnic area by 283857 01502 714812 River Waveney on B1062 replacing. So, for next year and beyond I am looking for a new selection of about 100yds off A143 good family photos, with a strong rambling theme, showing happy walkers, 21st February Sharrington. L133/E251 18 Mike O‟ Kane enjoying themselves in the country. There must be plenty of these around, I 2010 Meet at Village Hall 035370 01263 861976 should think. The preferred print size is about 6x8 inches, but they are best mob: 07884 255471 submitted by email to: [email protected]. If you have some to offer

st do please contact me on (01692) 535051. Any reasonable costs can be 21 March Snettisham & Gt.Bircham L132/E250 20 Bill Fletcher 2010 Meet at Snettisham 691343 01485 544579 reimbursed. Church. Park in village.

John Kent: Publicity Manager

IN NEED OF REFRESHMENTS?

You pay only for the accommodation - we guide you on the Lake District fells Couples and small / medium sized groups are our speciality I led a walk out of Gressenhall recently and by about lunchtime my route

Alternatively, relax and unwind, book on an accommodation only basis had taken us through Swanton Morley. Passing the village hall, we saw a we can advise on sightseeing, restaurants, walking etc. notice announcing that they served lunches and light refreshments and that

all were welcome.

We decided to drop in and put that to the test. We were indeed given a 4 & 5 star High quality Self-catering Apartments in the heart of the National Park Private apartments in converted 17th century Manor House & Coach House within own gardens. warm welcome and allowed to eat our own sandwiches, though most of us Tranquil, secluded location. Only three minutes walk from all village amenities. Private parking. bought tea and some had the soup of the day or the fisherman's pie. They Dogs welcome in some apartments. also sell a real draught ale and a real draught cider there, something very

* * * unusual I think. Soup, pie and cider were all excellent. 3 Night Weekend & 4 Night mid-week breaks available all year 2 night breaks available over the winter period Start a Mid-week break on a Monday – Stay Thursday free of charge Free services of Qualified Mountain Leader for Guided Walking The warmth of our welcome from the volunteers who run it and the high quality of their refreshments made this a memorable lunch stop, so if you

Details & Brochure – Allison & Roger Peak 015394 34924 are in the area and are looking for lunch you need look no further than Swanton Morley Village Hall. Located in Mann's Lane, it is open daily from Email: [email protected] www.ambleside-accommodation.co.uk 9 to 3, quality is good and prices very reasonable. I can recommend it.

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FAKENHAM RAMBLERS GROUP Book Review Programme of Walks – December 2009 – March 2010 Group Sec: Brenda – 01328 878672 : Walks Sec: Alison – 01328 738902 I was given a new edition of “Railway Walks LNER” by Jeff Vintner, All walks start at 10.30 am unless otherwise stated. Packed lunches required for walks over 6 miles. published by The History Press (£14.99 - ISBN 978 07524 5105 3) so I Date & Time Venue Grid Ref & Miles Leader(s) could include a review in our walks page in the EDP Norfolk Maga- December th zine. Some of our members may be interested in what I thought Saturday 12 Barwick 250/805360 Dennis Park on verge opposite 10 miles 01485 518457 about it? Barwick House

1 1 The walks, varying from 6 /2 to 23 /2 miles, are scattered down the Saturday/Sunday th th eastern side of the country, between St Albans in the south and the 26 /27 December NO WALK THIS WEEK-END

River Tyne in the north. There are two in Norfolk, both seven miles, January Friday 1st Wells next the Sea 24/916434 Kate one using a section of the Weavers’ Way, westwards from North Park on the Buttlands 5 miles 01328 711312 Walsham and the other along the Marriott’s Way. The book pro- Saturday 9th Castle Acre 132/819152 Karin and Bob vides much of interest for the railway enthusiast, but has limitations Park in Castle Car Park 5 ½ miles 01760 755554 for walkers, where ever one lives most of the walks are inevitably a Sunday 17th Our annual lunch is at The Crown in Wells. For menu and more details long way from base, considerable determination would be needed to please contact Sue on 01328 710138 by 12th December. Cheques to be made payable to „Fakenham Ramblers‟. All are welcome. use the book fully. As the walks are, of course, mainly along old rail- Saturday 23rd West Runton 25/185433 Kate way tracks the simple sketch maps are no doubt adequate for the Beach Car Park – end of 8 ¼ miles 01328 711312 purpose, but a little more detail of the surrounding terrain would be Water Lane Barbara welcome. The author admits that he has not checked the routes of the February th walks for this edition – the first edition was in 1990, inevitably some Saturday 6 Baconsthorpe 133/121380 Judith Park at Castle Car Park 5 ½ miles 01328 864061 things will have changed in nineteen years! Appendix A is a rather Following this walk our AGM (approx 1.30 pm) and Walks Planning Meeting (approx 2.00 pm) limited list of “useful addresses” but does seem be rather arbitrary, will take place at: Nutwood, 17 Rowan Way, Fakenham, NR21 8PW. Bring your lunch – drinks the only County Council included is Durham. Appendix B is an up- provided. If you cannot come and have a walk, please let Alison know. dated list of official railway walks throughout the area, so it is unfor- Saturday 20th Norfolk AGM - Hempton 251/913292 Village Hall – Nr Fakenham tunate that similar background information included with the walk – Parking available along the Marriott’s Way relates to 1990 - the “proposal” to extend 11.00 am Short walk Chris and Dave 2.00 pm AGM – followed by a talk 01328 863493 the route is commended, however, as most of our members will from Nigel Middleton, Conservation Officer, know that proposal was implemented several years ago. The author Sculthorpe Hawk and Owl would not have needed to leave his desk to ensure that these details Trust were current and correct. No details for acquiring additional infor- March th mation about the named routes are included, although these could Saturday 6 Holt Country Park 24/088382 Brenda and John Hempstead Road Car Park 6 miles 01328 878672 usefully have been shown alongside the transport information in Saturday 20th Binham 24/982398 Sue and John each chapter. Parking at Village Hall - 50p 6 miles 01328 710138 Sheila Smith a car

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Sunday Mendham - village centre car 230 7 - 8 Sheila Smith 14th February park 271829 01953 861094 NORFOLK RAMBLERS

Thursday Santon Downham 229 5.5 Liz Pearce Sheila Smith – Publications Manager 18th February Forestry Commission Car Park 816878 01842 752382 Caldcleugh, Cake Street Moderate pace Old Buckenham, Attleborough Norfolk, NR17 1RU Sunday Rockland All Saints Village 237 7.5 Janet Stevens & 21st February Hall Moderate pace 992969 Geoff Head Phone 01953 861094 01953 602457 [email protected]

Sunday Old Hunstanton 250 11 Tim Rushton 28th February Meet at St Mary's Church 689419 07598317098 GUIDE BOOKS – PRICE LIST

Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path with Weavers Way Sunday Brandon Leisure Centre 229 9 Sheila Smith 7th March Church Road 779863 01953 861094 Guide and Accommodation List, public transport information etc. Joint walk with Friends of the (Formerly published by the Peddars Way Association) £3.30 Little Ouse Moderate/leisurely pace Angles Way Guide, includes Accommodation and public transport 78 miles, Gt. Yarmouth to Knettishall through S Norfolk and N Suffolk £2.70 Sunday Beachamwell 236 9.5 Maurice & Janis 14th March Park by village hall. 751053 01603 880927 Iceni Way Guide, includes Accommodation List. 84 miles, Knettishall to Joint walk with Mid Norfolk Hunstanton (route several miles west of Peddars Way). First 16 miles provides useful off road link between Knettishall and Thetford, can be Thursday Saxlingham Nethergate 237 5.5 Sheila Smith 18th March Recreation Ground 233969 01953 861094 combined with either Peddars Way or Angles Way £2.70 Moderate pace North Norfolk Rambles – 16 circular walks - 51/2 to 101/4 miles £2.70

Sunday Gt Moulton Coronation Hall. 237 10.5 Bernie Morris 21st March 6 Churches & 2 canons on 167906 01953 887363 Southern Norfolk Rambles – 16 circular walks - 6 to 11 miles £2.70

this walk through Wacton, mob 07772 1 Tharston, the Forncetts & 849777 West Norfolk Walkaway – 2 – 16 circular walks - 4 /2 to 12 miles £2.70

Aslacton. Some cattle on 1 Upper Tas Valley paths. West Norfolk Walkaway – 3 – 16 circular walks - 5 to 9 /2 miles £2.70 Moderate to fast pace. Nelson’s Heritage Walks – 16 circular walks - 3 to 10 miles £2.70

Walks Around Norwich – 16 circular walks - 41/2 to 61/2 miles All accessible by public transport from Norwich £2.70

Waveney Way, 72 miles circular walk in NE Suffolk, published by Waveney RA Group. £2.10

Post and packing is 40 pence for each book, but any three or more ordered together are post free. Orders by post to above address and cheques payable to ‘Ramblers Association’ please. 28 5 The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010

KING'S LYNN & DISTRICT GROUP DECEMBER 2009 TO MARCH 2010 Group Secretary:- Mrs.S. Berman 12, Kendle Way, K. L. PE30 3XX Tel.01553 679277 Sunday Mundford Village Hall Car 229 10 Paul & Doris Walks Programme Secretaries:- 20th December Park. This walk takes us past 802937 Daniels Tuesdays:- Mrs.S. Drewery 143, Nursery Lane, North Wootton K.L. PE30 5RJ Tel.01553 673518 the recently opened Lynford 01842 878702 Thursdays:- Mr.D. Buisson 18, Robin Hill, Heacham PE31 7SS Tel.01485 572458 Lakes. Saturdays,Sundays & Overall:- Mr.J. Keenan 15, Gaskell Way, K.L. PE30 3SD Tel.01553 674262 Walk Details:- Sunday Newton Flotman 237 9 Janet Stevens & Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays usually start @ 1000hrs 27th December Meet by village sign just off 213983 Geoff Head Sundays usually start @ 1030hrs, but longer walks may be earlier i.e.1000hrs A140 01953 602457 Evening walks (usually Wednesday) may be either 1800 hrs or 1830 hrs depending on season Moderate pace N.B. Any alteration to the above starting times will be shown in BOLD print BRISK walks will maintain this pace throughout the walk and members who feel they would be unable to keep up, are advised not to attempt them Friday High Bridgham small car park 230 5 Sheila Smith Food & drink - members should bring sufficient for their own needs over the length of the walk 1st January - Brettenham Heath _ Access 935865 01953 861094 Please observe both the Highway Code on roads & the Country Code offroad on all our walks. 10.30 Land only open during the Weather - If the weather prior to a walk is seriously adverse, it is recommended that the leaders be winter months. contacted before setting out, to confirm that the walk will still take place Moderate pace Map References L = O.S. Landranger maps 2cm:1km ( 1: 50 000 scale) E = O.S. Explorer maps 4cm:1km ( 1: 25 000) Sunday Wymondham 237 6 John and The six digit number is the walk start location reference, with the first three digits showing position on 3rd January Meet at Station Car Park (free 113011 Margaret Wilde the map edge scales horizontally & the second three showing position vertically. on Sunday) 01953 788268 Note this six digit reference is the same for both Landranger & Explorer maps.

Walks Booklets currently availablefrom the King's Lynn Ramblers & District Group:- Sunday Oxborough, Gooderstone & 236 10 Susan Ryan & Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path with Weavers Way (with info on accom.& transpt.) 10th January Beachamwell. Find own 745015 Eileen Mullet West Norfolk Walkaway - 2 & 3 (both 16 circular walks with Maps) parking in village centre & 01603611601 Nelson's Heritage Walks (16 circular walks with maps) meet at Bedingfield Coach North Norfolk Rambles (16 circular walks covering Coast, Country & City) House Inn. Members may purchase a copy by post priced @ £3.10 Cheques made payable to Ramblers Association should be posted to:- Rambler's Association c/o 42, Elvington, King's Lynn, PE30 4TA Thursday Hockham Picnic Site (A1075 237 5 Barbara Please allow 28 days for delivery. Booklets will also be available on walks from Allan Jones @ £2.70 (except "Peddars Way" being priced @ £3.30) 14th January SW of village) 937919 01953 861477 Please Note Abbreviations:- C.P. = Car Park V.H. = Village Hall N.T. = National Trust Moderate pace Programme Secretary's Note:- I am trying to standardise "Meeting Point" identifications, so Walks Leaders may find slight alterations made to both their advised 'Descriptions' and 'Map References' in this programme - if anybody feels my modified descriptions are wrong or inappropriate, will you please let me know. JK ` Sunday Gt Moulton Coronation Hall 237 10 Pam Khan N.B.- SATURDAY WALKS - ALL WALKS ON THIS DAY SHOULD FEATURE THE USUAL BREAK(S) FOR REFRESHMENTS 17th January 166906 01379 677670

Tuesday BRISK 5m Holt and Leatheringsett Please park in town MAP L133 E251 1st December MEET Old milestone in Holt at small parking area by A148 REF 077 386 Saturday Surlingham - The Ferry OL40 5.5 Sue Ryan 1000hrs LED BY John Keenan TEL. 01553 674262 23rd January House car park. Walk will be 305067 01603 611606 Thursday 4.5m Sandringham MAP L132 E250 NB 10.30 followed by a meal at the 3rd December MEET Sandringham Visitors Centre REF 689 287 Ferry House Pub. To eat at 1000hrs LED BY Keith Starks TEL. 01485 542268 1pm . Names to Susan Ryan Saturday 6m Houghton MAP L132 E250 by Sat 16th January 2010. 5th December MEET C.P. opposite the West Lodge REF 776 289 Non - walkers welcome. 1000hrs LED BY Bill Fletcher TEL. 01485 544579

TWO WALKS TODAY:- Saturday 6th February: Walks for next Programme due in today. Sunday 7m Brandon Country Park & Santon Downham MAP L144 E229 6th December MEET B.C.P. Visitor's Centre, 1m S. of Brandon on B1106 REF 786 853 Sunday Hethersett Library ( Park in 237 9.5 John and 1030hrs LED BY Heather Ayms Please use "Orchard" C.P. TEL. 01842 813279 7th February side streets). 157049 Margaret Wilde AND:- 12m Brancaster, Burnham Deepdale & Barrow Common MAP L132 E250 01953 788268 Long Walk MEET Brancaster Church @ junction of B1153 & A149 REF 772 439 1000hrs - N.B. LED BY Dave Middleton Please park sensibly TEL. 01553 671038 Sunday Mendham - village centre car 230 7 - 8 Sheila Smith 6 14th February park 27 271829 01953 861094

Thursday Santon Downham 229 5.5 Liz Pearce 18th February Forestry Commission Car Park 816878 01842 752382 Moderate pace

Sunday Rockland All Saints Village 237 7.5 Janet Stevens & 21st February Hall Moderate pace 992969 Geoff Head 01953 602457

Sunday Old Hunstanton 250 11 Tim Rushton 28th February Meet at St Mary's Church 689419 07598317098

Sunday Brandon Leisure Centre 229 9 Sheila Smith 7th March Church Road 779863 01953 861094 Joint walk with Friends of the Little Ouse Moderate/leisurely pace

Sunday Beachamwell 236 9.5 Maurice & Janis 14th March Park by village hall. 751053 01603 880927 Joint walk with Mid Norfolk

Thursday Saxlingham Nethergate 237 5.5 Sheila Smith 18th March Recreation Ground 233969 01953 861094 Moderate pace

Sunday Gt Moulton Coronation Hall. 237 10.5 Bernie Morris 21st March 6 Churches & 2 canons on 167906 01953 887363 this walk through Wacton, mob 07772 Tharston, the Forncetts & 849777 Aslacton. Some cattle on Upper Tas Valley paths. Moderate to fast pace. The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010

Southern Norfolk Group KING'S LYNN & DISTRICT GROUP DECEMBER 2009 TO MARCH 2010 December 2009 - March 2010 Tuesday BRISK 6m Walsingham MAP L132 E251 Secretary: Margaret Wilde, 4A Norwich Road, Tacolneston, Norwich NR16 1DJ 8th December MEET Great Walsingham Barns C.P. REF 945 376 Tel 01953 788268 email: [email protected] 1000hrs LED BY Sue & Mick Jeffery TEL. 01328 830886 Thursday 5m Brancaster & Barrow Common MAP L132 E250 Walks for next Programme. Please send in by 6th February 2010 10th December MEET Layby on A149 near Burnham Deepdale Church REF 804 443 Start time. All walks start at 10.00 a.m unless stated otherwise. 1000hrs LED BY Angela & Dennis Buisson TEL. 01485 572458 Saturday 6.5m St. Germans & Saddlebow MAP L131 E236 Explorer map references are given unless another map series is stated e.g. 12th December MEET St. Germans V. H. REF 593 142 Landranger but grid references are the same for all series. 1000hrs LED BY Jo & Charlie Chilvers TEL. 01366 384191

A 50p charge per person will be collected when the walk starts at eg a village hall or Sunday 8m Snettisham & the Wash Coast MAP L132 E250 a church car park. The collection is donated to the owners of the car park. 13th December MEET Common C.P.off Beach Rd. (near old Railway Station)REF 673 336 1030hrs LED BY Sue & Allan Jones TEL. 01553 671829 Dogs are welcome on walks unless stated otherwise but especially on the Thursday walks. Tuesday BRISK 5m "Turkey & Tinsel" - Sedgeford MAP L132 E250 15th December MEET King William P.H. Sedgeford REF 710 365 AGM This will take place on Saturday 5th December at Bunwell Village Hall. 1030hrs - N.B. LED BY Bill Fletcher TEL. 01485 544579 (Exp 237 126927). Thursday 5m Historic Lynn MAP L132 E236 There will be a short walk of about 5 miles beforehand starting at 10am. 17th December MEET Lynn Sports Centre C.P. - Green Park Avenue REF 631 209 Lunch-time refreshments will be available from 12.30pm. 1000hrs LED BY Sue & Allan Jones TEL. 01553 671829

Date & time Venue Grid ref. Miles Leader(s) Saturday 5m Nelson and The Burnhams MAP L132 E251 19th December MEET Burnham Thorpe church REF 852 418 if not 10am 1000hrs LED BY John Keenan TEL. 01553 674262

Saturday Bunwell Village Hall. After the 237 5 Sheila Smith Sunday 9.5m Gressenhall & Swanton Morley MAP L132 E238 5th December walk lunchtime refreshments 126927 01953 861094 20th December MEET Outside Gressenhall Museum (3m NW of Dereham) REF 974 169 will be available from 12.30 1030hrs LED BY John Keenan Please park locally (off main road) TEL. 01553 674262 pm for both walkers and non- Tuesday BRISK 6m Sandringham & Wolferton MAP L132 E250 walkers and will be followed 22nd December MEET Sandringham Visitors Centre REF 689 287 by the AGM at 1.15pm 1000hrs LED BY John Mansfield TEL. 01553 671533

Thursday m NO WALK OFFERED MAP Sunday Southwold 231 10 Tim Rushton 24th December MEET REF 6th December Meet at Gun Hill 509758 07598 317098 Saturday 6m Great Massingham WINTER WALK MAP L132 E250 26th December MEET Great Massingham Green near Church REF 798 229 Thursday Weeting 229 6 Sheila Smith 1000hrs LED BY Sue Hedges TEL. 01485 520717 10th December Meet by St Mary's Church 777891 01953 861094 Sunday 10m Shouldham Warren and West Bilney Wood MAP L143 E236 and the Castle. Easy walk 27th December MEET Shouldham Warren C.P. WINTER WALK REF 680 104 through mixed forest and 1030hrs LED BY Liz Sharman & Mark Elvin TEL. 01553 760716 over heathland. A lovely walk and very good for dogs. Monday 6m Holme & Around WINTER WALK MAP L132 E250 Moderate pace 28th December MEET Holme beach C.P. REF 697 438 1000hrs LED BY Paul Reynolds TEL. 01485 525371

Sunday Diss 230 10 Tom Dickinson Tuesday BRISK 6m Castle Acre WINTER WALK MAP L132 E250 13th December Meet Stanley Car Park (free 114797 01379 651068 29th December MEET C.P. at Castle REF 819 152 parking). Via Roydon Fen, 1000hrs LED BY Karin & Bob Garner TEL. 01760 755554 part of Angles way, then into Wednesday 6m Holkham Park WINTER WALK MAP L132 E251 Fersfield. 30th December MEET Holkham Village C.P. REF 891 436 Moderate pace 1000hrs LED BY Liz Sharman & Mark Elvin TEL. 01553 760716

Sunday Mundford Village Hall Car26 229 10 Paul & Doris 7 20th December Park. This walk takes us past 802937 Daniels the recently opened Lynford 01842 878702 Lakes.

Sunday Newton Flotman 237 9 Janet Stevens & 27th December Meet by village sign just off 213983 Geoff Head A140 01953 602457 Moderate pace

Friday High Bridgham small car park 230 5 Sheila Smith 1st January - Brettenham Heath _ Access 935865 01953 861094 10.30 Land only open during the winter months. Moderate pace

Sunday Wymondham 237 6 John and 3rd January Meet at Station Car Park (free 113011 Margaret Wilde on Sunday) 01953 788268

Sunday Oxborough, Gooderstone & 236 10 Susan Ryan & 10th January Beachamwell. Find own 745015 Eileen Mullet parking in village centre & 01603611601 meet at Bedingfield Coach House Inn.

Thursday Hockham Picnic Site (A1075 237 5 Barbara 14th January SW of village) 937919 01953 861477 Moderate pace

Sunday Gt Moulton Coronation Hall 237 10 Pam Khan 17th January 166906 01379 677670

Saturday Surlingham - The Ferry OL40 5.5 Sue Ryan 23rd January House car park. Walk will be 305067 01603 611606 NB 10.30 followed by a meal at the Ferry House Pub. To eat at 1pm . Names to Susan Ryan by Sat 16th January 2010. Non - walkers welcome.

Saturday 6th February: Walks for next Programme due in today.

Sunday Hethersett Library ( Park in 237 9.5 John and 7th February side streets). 157049 Margaret Wilde 01953 788268

Sunday Mendham - village centre car 230 7 - 8 Sheila Smith 14th February park 271829 01953 861094

Thursday Santon Downham 229 5.5 Liz Pearce 18th February Forestry Commission Car Park 816878 01842 752382 Moderate pace

Sunday Rockland All Saints Village 237 7.5 Janet Stevens & 21st February Hall Moderate pace 992969 Geoff Head 01953 602457

Sunday Old Hunstanton 250 11 Tim Rushton 28th February Meet at St Mary's Church 689419 07598317098

Sunday Brandon Leisure Centre 229 9 Sheila Smith 7th March Church Road 779863 01953 861094 Joint walk with Friends of the Little Ouse Moderate/leisurely pace

Sunday Beachamwell 236 9.5 Maurice & Janis 14th March Park by village hall. 751053 01603 880927 Joint walk with Mid Norfolk

Thursday Saxlingham Nethergate 237 5.5 Sheila Smith 18th March Recreation Ground 233969 01953 861094 Moderate pace

KING'S LYNN & DISTRICT GROUP DECEMBER 2009 TO MARCH 2010 Thursday 5.5m Hillington & Grimston WINTER WALK MAP L132 E250 18th HOLT E251/L133 094395 6½ Trevor & Margaret 31st December MEET Lay-by on A148 @ Hillington opposite B1440 REF 712 254 (Holt Railway Station) 01603 453338 1000hrs LED BY Liz Fiddick (Please do not park on verge) TEL. 01485 540940 21st RANWORTH OL40/L134 360145 4 Carol Saturday 6.5m Helhoughton and West Raynham MAP L132 E238 (Sunday 1.30pm) (Car Park just east of The Maltsters & the broad) 01603 461731 2nd January MEET All Saints church, Helhoughton REF 869 265 1000hrs LED BY John Keenan TEL. 01553 674262 25th EDINGTHORPE E252/L133 323331 5½ Janet (Edingthorpe Church) 01603 413265 TWO WALKS TODAY:-

Sunday 7.5m Wells & Warham MAP L132 E251 MAR 4th FILBY OL40/L134 465135 5¾ Alan 3rd January MEET The Buttlands C.P. REF 916 434 (Filby Bridge Restaurant) 01493 752921 1030hrs LED BY Angela & Dennis Buisson TEL. 01485 572458 [NB Booking starts today for the coach trip on 18th March] AND:- 13m Sedgeford, Fring & Shernborne MAP L132 E250 Long Walk MEET Sedgeford V.H. Jarvis Close (off Ringstead. Rd.) REF 710 368 11th SAXLINGHAM E251/L133 022396 6¼ Patrick & Sylvia 1000hrs - N.B. LED BY Bill Fletcher Parking - 50p / car TEL. 01485 544579 (West side of village, on hard standing at end of farm track) 01603 810977

Tuesday BRISK 6m Holkham Beach & Dunes MAP L132 E251 18th COACH TRIP (Wimbotsham, Downham Mkt, Denver Mill) 8 Joyce & Geoffrey 5th January MEET Holkham Village C.P. REF 891 436 8.45am from Notcutts: [book via John L 01603 432335] 01603 880783 1000hrs LED BY Meg & Jerry Clark TEL. 01328 730525 Thursday 5m Bircham Newton & Great Bircham MAP L132 E250 21st THURNE OL40/L134 404158 5½ Gillian & John 7th January MEET Social & Rec.Club in Church Lane REF 770 325 (Sunday 2.00pm) (Lion P H) 01692 535051 1000hrs LED BY John Keenan Parking - 20p / person TEL. 01553 674262 25th GORLESTON-ON-SEA OL40/L134 530021 6½ Carol Saturday 7.8m The Wiggenhalls MAP L131 E236 (Car park at south end of Marine Parade) 01603 461731 9th January MEET Opp.the Crown & Anchor and St. Germans church REF 597 141 1000hrs LED BY John Keenan TEL. 01553 674262 Sunday 8m Shammer, Barmer and Barwick NO DOGS MAP L132 E251 * * * * * * * * 10th January MEET Jack's Lane, Shammer at roadside verge 0.5m S.of REF 827 373 NORFOLK RAMBLERS HOLIDAYS IN 2010 1030hrs LED BY Meg & Jerry Clark crossroads TEL. 01328 730525

Tuesday BRISK 7m Swaffham Eco Tech Centre & Swaefas Way MAP L144 E236 SELWORTHY 12th January MEET EcoTech Centre C. P. REF 819 097 (A walking holiday around Exmoor and North Devon/Somerset coast) 1000hrs LED BY John Keenan TEL. 01553 674262 26 April – 2 May Cost £390 - £400 Thursday 5m Knights Hill, Reffley Woods & Woottons MAP L132 E250 Holiday fully booked* 14th January MEET Parking area opposite K. L. Golf Club REF 654 239 1000hrs LED BY John Hocknell TEL. 01553 631458 BOURTON ON THE WATER Saturday 6m Brancaster & Burnham Deepdale MAP L132 E250 (A walking holiday in the Cotswolds) 16th January MEET Brancaster Church @ junction of B1153 & A149 REF 772 439 18 – 22 September 1000hrs LED BY Jane Hansell TEL. 01553 631600 Cost £310 - £325

Sunday 7.5m Burnham Norton MAP L132 E251 CLIFTONVILLE 17th January MEET Burnham Norton, Marsh End C.P. REF 828 442 (A sightseeing holiday for those no longer able or wishing to join the walking holidays: 1030hrs LED BY Val & Barry leHair TEL. 01553 692280 the cost covers bed, breakfast, evening meal, travel, excursions and gratuities) Tuesday BRISK 7.5m Sandringham & West Newton MAP L132 E250 6 – 11 June 19th January MEET Sandringham Visitors Centre REF 689 287 Cost £320 - £335 1000hrs LED BY Sheila Drewery TEL. 01553 673518 For details and bookings (*or places on the reserve list for Selworthy) Thursday 5m Snettisham & Norton Hill MAP L132 E250 contact Joyce Smith, 01603 880783 21st January MEET Common C.P.off Beach Rd. (near old Railway Station)REF 673 336 1000hrs LED BY Peter Escott TEL. 01553 670245

Saturday 5.5m Wimbotsham MAP L143 E236 23rd January MEET Recreation ground C.P. near School REF 619 051 1000hrs LED BY Marion Scales TEL. 01553 840534 8 25 The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010

KING'S LYNN & DISTRICT GROUP DECEMBER 2009 TO MARCH 2010 WENSUM GROUP Sunday 7.5m Courtyard Farm & Peddars Way MAP L132 E250 Secretary: Tony Smith, 3 Priors Drive, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7LJ Tel: 01603 423085 24th January MEET Courtyard Farm C.P. Ringstead to Burnham Rd. REF 722 405 Please Note. All walks on Thursdays start at 10.30am unless otherwise stated. 1030hrs LED BY Pat Reed TEL. 01485 540757 If anyone requires a lift or wishes to share a car to a Wensum Group ramble, they are Tuesday BRISK 6m Ken Hill and Around MAP L132 E250 invited to contact John K. (01692 535051) who will try to arrange it. 26th January MEET Snettisham beach C.P. REF 647 335 1000hrs LED BY Bill Fletcher TEL. 01485 544579 Date Venue Grid Ref Miles Leader Thursday 5.5m Old Hunstanton Park & Ringstead Downs MAP L132 E250 The Wensum Group Christmas Lunch will take place following the ramble on 28th January MEET St. Edmund's Chapel, Cliff Parade, Hunstanton REF 674 419 Thursday 10th December 2009 at The Greens Restaurant & Freehouse, Aylsham. 1000hrs LED BY Angela & Dennis Buisson TEL. 01485 572458 Bookings to Helen (01508 493917). Saturday 6.5m A bracing walk round the Burnhams MAP L132 E251 30th January MEET Burnham Norton, Marsh End C.P. REF 828 442 DEC 3rd CAWSTON E238/L133 134240 6 Sally & Richard 1000hrs LED BY Colin Elston TEL. 01553 672243 (Village Hall) 01603 437560 Sunday 4m Hunstanton and around NEW YEAR LUNCH MAP L132 E250 10th AYLSHAM E238/L133 197254 4 Helen 31st January MEET Cayley Hall Motel off A149 £14.50 REF 687 424 (The Greens Restaurant on A140) 01508 493917 1030hrs LED BY John Keenan Please order from Lynda Jones TEL. 01553 674262 - followed by the Wensum Group Christmas Lunch – see above Cheques to be made to "King's Lynn Ramblers" @ 8, Lancaster Drive Long Sutton PE12 9BD Tel. 01406 362254 Tuesday BRISK 6m Peddars Way MAP L132 E250 17th WATTON E237/L144 921010 6 Gloria & Stephen 2nd February MEET Peddars Way, Harpley Dams off A148 rear of Dogotel REF 772 255 (St Mary‟s Church – off B1108 down beside Bretts) 01362 858340 1000hrs LED BY Frances Turner TEL. 01366 328374

20th NORTH ELMHAM E238/L132 990227 4 Gillian & John K Thursday 6m Castle Rising MAP L132 E250 4th February MEET Old Hunstanton Rd. - N. of Alms Houses REF 667 252 (Sunday 1.30pm) (County School Station, off B1110) 01692 535051 1000hrs LED BY Jan Cox Please avoid Alms entrances TEL. 01553 829670

24th NORWICH E237/L134 243094 5 Roy Saturday 6m Shernborne MAP L132 E250 (Britannia Barracks, Britannia Road, Mousehold Heath) 01603 612104 6th February MEET Green lane on Shernborne to Fring road @ bend REF 722 324 1000hrs LED BY Bill Fletcher 1/4m E. of Shernborne TEL. 01485 544579 31st BOWTHORPE E237/L134 177091 5 Tony TWO WALKS TODAY:- (Car park at far end of Wendene, off roundabout by church) 01603 423085 Sunday 9.5m Shouldham and Pentney Abbey MAP L143 E236 7th February MEET Shouldham Warren C.P. REF 680 104 JAN 7th CAISTOR ST EDMUND E237/L134 236038 5½ Dierdre & Donal 1030hrs LED BY Sue & Mike Berman TEL. 01553 679277 (Caistor Hall Hotel) 01508 494898 AND:- 13m Syderstone & The Creakes MAP L132 E251 14th RACKHEATH OL40/L134 278139 6¼ Bob & Elaine Long Walk MEET Syderstone village sign REF 827 326 (Sports Pavilion, Green Lane West, off A1151) 01692 630595 1000hrs - N.B. LED BY Valerie & Michael Smith Please park sensibly TEL. 01485 540728 Tuesday BRISK 8m Pingo Walk MAP L144 E229 17th MARTHAM OL40/L134 457180 4½ Gillian & John K 9th February MEET The Pingo Walk C.P.- W of A1075, 3.5m S of Watton REF 941 966 (Sunday 1.30pm) (Park round The Green) 01692 535051 1000hrs LED BY Pat Dugard TEL. 01553 673408

21st LESSINGHAM OL40/L134 393282 6 Sue W Thursday 4.5m North Creake & Around MAP L132 E251 (Village Hall) 01603 411679 11th February MEET North Creake V.H. Parking - 50p / car REF 852 378 1000hrs LED BY Gill Bates & Margaret Jones 01328 710482 TEL. 01328 711998 28th PULHAM MARKET E230/L156 186875 5 Val Saturday 5.5m Great Massingham MAP L132 E250 (Cherry Lane Garden Centre on A140) 01508 530479 13th February MEET Great Massingham Green near Church REF 798 229 1000hrs LED BY Janet Rose TEL. 01485 601206 FEB 4th ALBURGH E230/L156 268873 6 Susan E (Village Hall) 01986 788468 Sunday 10m Holkham and The Burnhams MAP L132 E251 14th February MEET Holkham Village C.P. REF 891 436 11th BLOFIELD HEATH OL40/L134 327116 5½ Colin 1030hrs LED BY Colin Elston TEL. 01553 672243 (Car park by recreation ground at Heathlands Hall) 01603 715285 Tuesday BRISK 7m Thornham & Holme MAP L132 E250 16th February MEET Thornham Harbour C.P. REF 727 444 1000hrs LED BY Colin Elston TEL. 01553 672243 24 9 The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010

KING'S LYNN & DISTRICT GROUP DECEMBER 2009 TO MARCH 2010 GREAT YARMOUTH AND DISTRICT GROUP Thursday 6.5m Sandringham & Amner MAP L132 E250 Programme December 2009 - March 2010 18th February MEET Sandringham Visitors Centre REF 689 287 Secretary : Judy 01493 442719 E-mail address : judy [email protected] 1000hrs LED BY Liz Fiddick TEL. 01485 540940

Saturday 6m Beachamwell MAP L143 E236 All Sunday w alks start at 10.30 The Tuesday w alks start at 10.00 20th February MEET Green on S. side of St. Mary's Church next to V.H. REF 751 054 1000hrs LED BY Karin & Bob Garner TEL. 01760 755554 Date Venue/map ref Leader/s Miles Sunday Erpingham park at Alby Crafts Barbara 9 Sunday 10m Barton Bendish & Beachamwell MAP L143 E236 13th December Expl 252 / LR 133 207323 01692 405703 21st February MEET St. Andrew's church, Barton Bendish REF 712 056 1030hrs LED BY John Keenan TEL. 01553 674262 Sunday Mousehold Heath opposite Bernard 8 Tuesday BRISK 6.5m Hillington (By kind permissin of Ian Mason) MAP L132 E250 27th December Brittania Barracks 01493 664802 23rd February MEET Lay-by on A148 @ Hillington opposite B1440 REF 712 254 Expl 40 / LR 134 242095 1000hrs LED BY Wendy & Frank Woo Please do not park on verge TEL. 01485 600413

Thursday 5.8m Blackborough End & West Bilney MAP L132 E236 Sunday Salhouse Village Hall Geoff & Monica 9.5 25th February MEET Sandpit Lane, Blackborough End REF 672 143 10th January Expl OL 40 / LR 134 309145 01603 720374 1000hrs LED BY Jan Cox TEL. 01553 829670 Donation for parking please

Saturday 6.5m West Acre to Narborough MAP L132 E236 Tuesday Lound, Earth Lane Bob & Marlene 5 27th February MEET West Acre church REF 781 153 1000hrs LED BY John Mansfield TEL. 01553 671533 19th January Expl OL 40 / LR 134 504988 01493 780341 Sunday 12m Banks & Marshes MAP L131 E249 Sunday Kessingland Beach Road C/P Jackie 8 28th February MEET Guy's Head, West Bank Lighthouse (due N. of Sutton REF 491 257 24th January Expl 231 / LR 156 532860 01493 852818 1030hrs LED BY Lynda Jones Bridge Lincs.) TEL. 01406 362254

Tuesday BRISK 6m East Winch and the River Nar MAP L132 E236 Sunday Waveney Forest, Fritton Chistine 5 2nd March MEET East Winch Church Lane (off A47), opposite REF 688 155 14th February Expl OL 40 / LR 134 465008 01493 300999 1000hrs LED BY Jon Higgins Manor Farm TEL. 01553 671683 Marlene Wednesday 4m Congham Cream Tea Walk MAP L132 E250 Committee meeting after walk 01493 728890 3rd March MEET Heath House Hillington - lane off A148 (past turn-off REF 704 247 1400hrs - N.B. LED BY Helen Lilley to Roydon village) TEL. 01485 600153 Tuesday Filby Bridge C/P Jackie 5 16th February Expl OL 40 / LR 134 460136 01493 852818 Thursday 5m Snettisham MAP L132 E250 4th March MEET Common C.P.off Beach Rd. (near old Railway Station)REF 673 336 Sunday Fleggburgh Village Hall Mike & Ros 8.5 1000hrs LED BY Joy Jones & Carole Sneddon 01485 579019 TEL. 01485 572774 28th February Expl OL40 / LR 134 445139 01603 270684 Saturday 6.3m Downham, Howdale and Denver MAP L143 E228 Donation for parking please 6th March MEET Large, unsurfaced C.P.close to Denver sluice gates REF 589 011 E236 1000hrs LED BY Val Shaw & Phil Aelberry 01553 679484 TEL. 01553 841678 Sunday Haddiscoe Village Hall Janet & Helen 14th March Expl OL40 / LR134 444968 01603 413265 TWO WALKS TODAY:- Sunday 7.5m Barmer, Coxford Wood and Ringstead MAP L132 E250 Donation for parking please 01508 493917 7th March MEET Barmer - grass verge off B1454 REF 810 334 E251 1030hrs LED BY Pat Reed TEL. 01485 540757 Tuesday Martham Park in layby on B1152 Richard & Linda 5.5 16th March near Grange Farm 01493 731089 AND:- 13m Dersingham Fen, Wolferton & Ingoldisthorpe MAP L132 E250 Expl OL 40 / LR 134 440172 Long Walk MEET Picnic site off Dersingham By Pass A149 REF 679 303 1000hrs - N.B. LED BY John Ross TEL. 01485 543844 Sunday Hethersett Bernard 8 Tuesday BRISK 6m Great Bircham MAP L132 E250 28th March Expl 237 / LR 144 155049 01493 664802 9th March MEET Great Bircham village sign opp. the King's Head P.H. REF 766 322 Park in lay-by opp. "King's Head" 1000hrs LED BY Bill Fletcher Please park sensibly TEL. 01485 544579

Thursday 5.5m Holkham & Wells MAP L132 E251 11th March MEET Holkham Village C.P. REF 891 436 The next committee meeting is on Sunday 14th February. Would you please 1000hrs LED BY Jan & Deri Rowlinson TEL. 01553 840651 let Mike have details of any walks you can lead by the 10th February latest. 10 23 The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010

KING'S LYNN & DISTRICT GROUP DECEMBER 2009 TO MARCH 2010 Date Venue Map No‟s & Grid Ref Miles Leader/s Saturday 6m Three Rivers Circuit MAP L132 E236

13th March MEET Sandy track off Low Rd / Thiefgate Lane REF 614 157 Wednesday 10th Acle Community car park 134/OL40 TG 401 107 10 Ann February 01603 439544 1000hrs LED BY Marion Scales near Dairy Farm TEL. 01553 840534 10:00 am Sunday 8m Holme Hale MAP L144 E236

14th March MEET H. H. Pavillion (junct.of N. Pickenham & Hale Roads) REF 889 071 Sunday 21st Hockham picnic site 144/237 TL 937 919 9.5 Ian 1030hrs LED BY John Keenan TEL. 01553 674262 February Off of A1075 01603 622539 Tuesday BRISK 6.5m Holkham Park MAP L132 E251 10:00am 16th March MEET Holkham Village C.P. REF 891 436

1000hrs LED BY Bill Coomes TEL. 01328 711937 th Wednesday 24 Coltishall Green, Anchor St 134/OL40 TG 279 197 11 Jeanne & Pat Thursday 5.5m Coxford & Broomthorpe MAP L132 E251 February (opposite end of Green 01603 897141 18th March MEET Eastern end of Coxford just past Manor Farm REF 849 295 10:00 am from pubs) 1000hrs LED BY Carol & Ray Longman TEL. 01328 838822 Saturday 7m Swaffham Eco Tech Centre & Swaefas Way MAP L144 E236 Sunday 7th Wymondham town centre car 144/237 TG 109 014 12 Alex 20th March MEET EcoTech Centre C. P. REF 819 097 March park 01603 746710 1000hrs LED BY Carol & Ray Longman TEL. 01328 838822 10:00am Sunday 8m Sandringham Estate Walk NO DOGS MAP L132 E250

th 21st March MEET Sandringham Visitors Centre REF 689 287 Wednesday 10 Bunwell Church 144/237 TM 125 927 10 Richard S 1030hrs LED BY Sue & Allan Jones By Permission TEL. 01553 671829 March 07500 363279 10:00am Tuesday BRISK 6m Stradsett MAP L143 E236 23rd March MEET Layby on A134 (1 mile S. off Foldgate crossroads) REF 667 036 1000hrs LED BY Jane Allen TEL. 01485 572742 Sunday 14th Tacolneston village hall 144/237 TM 141 945 11 Richard S March 07500 363279 Thursday 5.5m Fring & Peddars Way MAP L132 E250 10:00am 25th March MEET Fring Church REF 735 348 1000hrs LED BY Peter Escott TEL. 01553 670245

Sunday 21st Felmingham Church Road 133/252 TG 251 287 11 Jeanne & Pat Saturday 5.5m Round the Burnhams NO DOGS MAP L132 E251 March Weavers Way car park 01603 897141 27th March MEET Burnham Market V.H. C.P. off Beacon Hill Rd. REF 836 417 10:00am 1000hrs LED BY Meg & Jerry Clark Parking - 20p / person TEL. 01328 730525

Sunday 10m Ringstead MAP L132 E250 th Wednesday 24 Loddon Church Plain P&D 134/OL40 TM 363 988 12 Chris 28th March MEET C.P.on the Burnham Rd. 0.5m from Ringstead REF 722 405 March car park (or park on nearby 01502 714812 1030hrs LED BY Pat & John Tee TEL. 01485 572167 10:00am roads) Tuesday BRISK 5.5m Congham and around MAP L132 E250 30th March MEET Parking area opposite path to St. Andrews church REF 713 235 th Sunday 28 Meet at Ludham church 134/OL40 TG 388 183 13 Peter 1000hrs LED BY Alan Crisp TEL. 01328 738142 March Park around the village 01603 478486 10:00am A TOTAL OF 75 WALKS , COVERING 513 MILES

22 11 The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010

Date Venue Map No‟s & Grid Ref Miles Leader/s

Monday 28th Aylsham Mill Road car park 134/238 TG 191 267 11 Gerald December 01603 501599 10:00am

Wednesday 30th Marsham Heath – from 133/238 TG 173 232 10 Jeanne & Pat December B1149 follow signs for 01603 897141 10:00 am Marsham for 1 mile – unsigned car park on left

Sunday 3rd Blakeney Village Hall 133/251 TG 026 438 9.5 Simon January 2010 Car park 01603 762340 10:00am

Sunday 10th East Rudham. Park around 132/251 TF 827 281 12.5 Richard W January the village green 01603 505362 10:00am

Wednesday 13th Great Snoring Social Club, 132/251 TF 946 346 10.5 Richard S January Walsingham Road 07500 363279 10:00 am

Sunday 17th Reepham Station Road car 133/238 TG 099 230 10 Jeanne & Pat January park 01603 897141 10:00am

Sunday 24th Hempnall Village Hall 134/237 TM 243 942 14 Richard S January 7500 363279 10:00am

Wednesday 27th Hempnall Village Hall 134/237 TM 243 942 11.5 Richard W January 01603 505362 10:00 am

Sunday 31st South end of Bridgham Lane 144/230 TL 967 837 9.5 Ian January West Harling Heath 01603 622539 10:00am

Sunday 7th North Burlingham church 134/OL40 TG 365 100 13 Peter February On old A47 01603 478486 10:00am

12 21 The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010 Short and Leisurely Walks on Thursday Afternoon NORWICH GROUP All Walks Commence at 1.30p.m.

Secretary: Derek Goddard, 49 Lindford Drive, Eaton Norwich NR4 6LR 01603 506906 Short Walks Officer – John Annis 55 The Warren Old Catton Nch. NR6 7NN Sunday Walks Co-ordinator: Gerald Brooker, Phone 06103 501599 Mobile 07980 181911 Tel: 01603 - 423231 Wednesday Walks Co-ordinator: Jeanne Murphy 01603 897141 Walks Co-ordinator: Jennie Ayton Tel: 01603 – 738619

Grid References are shown with the Landranger Map No first then the Explorer Map No followed by the Grid Reference Queries on all walks should be addressed to the leader concerned

We will be going to Derbyshire for a walking weekend. We will use Buxton as a base and Date Venue and Map Reference Miles Leader Tel No. car share to the start of the walks. Saturday 24th Sunday 25th and Monday 26th April 2010 3 Dec Roman Camp 133/207413 5m Denise & Roderic As Last June was so successful we will be putting on another week of walking in the Meet Cromer Layby above Council Offices Woodhouse Lake District in June 2010. Sunday 6th to Friday 11th inclusive one walk each day 01263 511743

New for this programme we have introduced a 10 miles or less series of walks. Please 10 Dec Womack Water 133/392181 3m Rita Stewart support the leaders in this new venture if you wish this to continue Womack Staithe Ludham 01603 425620

We are planning a map and compass day in April or May 2010. Please contact Gerald 17 Dec Christmas Walk 133/258158 4m Jennie Ayton 01603 501599 if you are interested in taking part in this venture Meet Crostwick Common 01603 738619

Date Venue Map No‟s & Grid Ref Miles Leader/s 24 Dec No Walk

Sunday 6th Felmingham Weavers Way 133/252 TG 250 286 11.5 Gerald 31 Dec Buxton 133/233229 4m Ted Grummit December car park 01603 501599 Buxton Station CP 01603 898520 10:00am 7 Jan Sprowston/Catton/Spixworth 133/249125 4m David Goodyear Meet CP Church Lane Sprowston 01603 425704 Wednesday 9th Lower Kelling, north side of 133/251 TG 094 429 10 Roy & Sue December A149 (coast road) 01603 279883 14 Jan Swanton Morley 133/019171 3.5m George Pointer 10:00 am Meet Village Hall Manns Lane 01603 868780

21 Jan Hoveton 133/305205 4m Yvonne Davis

th Meet Wroxham Barns CP 01603 783940 Sunday 13 Lay-by on A146 134/OL40 TG 305 024 12 Peter December Hellington Corner 4 miles 01603 478486 28 Jan Lenwade 133/104184 4.5m Tricia Turner 10:00am from Trowse by-pass Marriots Way CP 01603 897769

th 4 Feb Yare Valley 134/197058 4m Bill Butler Sunday 20 Brooke. Park in lay-by on 134/237 TM 284 995 9 Tina Meet Waitrose CP 01603 458790 December B1332 just before the village 01603 501599 10:00am 11 Feb Mousehold Heath 134/243095 4m Grace Weeds Meet Britannia Road CP 01603 425942

th Saturday 26 St Faith‟s common Horsford. 134/238 TG 185 175 7 + 6 Peter 18 Feb Beeston Regis 133/153413 (Sat Nav NR26 8TW) 4m Ed Lovatt December Figure of 8, 7 miles in the 01603 478486 Pretty Corner CP 01603 614668 10:00am & morning, return to cars for 1:15pm approx lunch. 6 miles after lunch 25 Feb Elsing 133/055166 4m Rosemary Harvey starting at approx 1:15pm. Meet Elsing Village hall (Collection) 01603 868721 You are welcome to join just for the morning or the 4 Mar Colton & Barford 144/105093 4m *Gill Albert afternoon walk. CP East Side of Colton Church Carol Urquhart *01603 402003 01603 300494 11 Mar Ludham 134/392181 5m Ros & Mike Womack Staithe CP 01603 270684

18 Mar Rockland St Mary 134/328047 5m Barry Storey Rockland Broad CP 01603 471721

25 Mar Baconsthorpe 133/121380 4m Paul Garman Castle CP 01603 300953 20 13 Sun 10am Cherry Tree car park, Expl.238 10 Chris N. 28th Feb Dereham 132-988136 01760-723411

Sun 10am Beachamwell. Park at Expl.236 9.5 Janis & Maurice The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area 14th MarNewsletter Village & WalksHall. Joint Programme walk with 143 - 751053 December 2009 - March01603 -2010880927 South Norfolk Group.

SHERINGHAM GROUP Sun 10am Reepham, park at far Expl.238 8.5 Chris & Ray 21st Mar end of Kerri‟s Pine car park. 133-103236 01603-872709 Group Secretary Edwina Moore, 20 Creake Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham NR21 9NG 01328 862 771 Sun 10am Corpusty Church lay by Expl.252 12.5 Jimmy Walks Secretary Jasmine Winter, Hope Cottage, The Street, Weybourne, NR25 7SZ 28th Mar on B1149. No dogs please. 133-115294 01362-668698 01263 588822 07789 724 430

All walks start at 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise stated. Walks of 6 miles or less are morning only, with a snack Offers to lead walks are always welcome. We can only provide a complete programme if more break. For longer walks, please bring a packed lunch. If you wish to bring a dog on any walk, please phone the leader members come forward. Help with planning is always available. Leaders may claim travel beforehand. expenses for pre-walks. Contact Carole if you feel able to lead a walk on the next programme.

Norfolk Young Walkers Group ------Date Venue Grid ref. Miles Leaders Important Note: The walks listed in this programme for the Young Walkers Group are not ======the final arrangements, but the dates that members are proposing to run walks. Before DECEMBER coming on any walk listed below members must check our online forum for the latest plans on that event. The forum can be found at: Sun. 13th Baconsthorpe Castle 133/121381 9 Derek http://www.norfolkywg.org.uk/forum Free car park Exp. 252 01263 821300 The walks run by this group are aimed at walkers in their 20’s and 30’s, but along with any

other Norfolk group, anyone is welcome to join us for any of our walks.

FESTIVAL OF WINTER WALKS Date Details Start Length Leader

Boxing Day Stiffkey Greenway 133/964439 6.5 Edwina & Alison 13th December Wells 10:30 8.5 miles Amy & David Sat 26th Free car park Exp 251 01328 862771 12.00 pm start 19th December Night Hike TBA TBA Liam D’Souza

Mon 28th Blickling 133/177285 6 Nick & Margaret 27th December Westleton TBA TBA Andrew Thornton NT car park p&d Exp 252 01263 570118 Free for members 2nd January Cycle Ride TBA TBA Jonathan France

JANUARY 3rd January TBA TBA TBA Jonathan France New Years Day Fri. 1st Holkham Village 133/891436 10.75 Edwina & Alison 9th January Beetley, beginners walk 14:00 6 miles Richard May Free car park Exp 251 01328 862771 17th January Homersfield (Leg Stretchers) 09:00 18 miles Chris Sharp

24th January Rushall TBA TBA Andrew Thornton Wed. 6th Aylsham 133/192267 6 Mike & Jane Buttlands Exp 238 01263 824885 30th January Southrepps 10:30 9.5 miles Paula Stone Free c.p 7th Febraury Halvergate Marshes 11:00 TBA Graham Finlayson Sun. 10th Horstead 133/262198 8.5 David & Janet Church lay by Exp. 0240 01263 734336 21st February Chelmondiston 10:30 8.8 miles Amy & David Free c.p 27th February West Acre 10:30 10 miles Richard May Sun. 17th Annual Festival Lunch 12.30pm for 1.00pm. Venue, price and menu enclosed with this programme for Sheringham group 7th March TBA TBA TBA Jonathan France members. Preceded by a walk of about 5 miles led by David & Janet at 10.00am. 13th March Holkham 10:30 9 miles Julian & Richard Wed. 20th Briston 133/066330 5.5 Godfrey Stracey Inn Exp 251 01603 457234 20th March Trunch 10:00 10.8 miles Amy & David Free c park 28th March Itteringham 10:30 9.5 miles Paula Stone Sun. 24th West Beckham 133/137396 10 Norman Village Cross Exp 252 01263 825457 Free car park 14 19 The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010

MID-NORFOLK GROUP Sun.Sun.Sun. 24 24th th24 th WestWest BeckhamWest Beckham Beckham 133/137396133/137396133/137396 10 10 10 Norman Norman Norman VillageVillageVillage Cross Cross Cross Exp 252Exp Exp 252 252 01263 825457 01263 01263 825457 825457 FreeFree carFree carpark car park park Sec: Carole Jackson, “Mandola”, Mill Street, Elsing, Dereham. NR20 3EJ Tel 01362-637752 FEBRUARY Packed lunch required for walks of 7 miles or more. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ------Wed. 3rd Walsingham 132/935373 5.5 Ken & Sue Programme of walks December 09 – end March 2010 Free car park on Exp.251 01603 866798 ------Rd near village hall

Sun. 7th Little Walsingham 132/934369 9.75 Edwina & Alison Date Venue Grid ref. Miles Leaders P&D. Snowdrop walk Exp. 251 01328 862771 Sun 10am Swaffham Market Expl.236 8 Sue & Brian Entrance fee th 6th Dec Place. 144-820088 01328-701545 Wed. 17 Binham Priory 133/982399 5 John & Gillian Free car park Exp. 251 01692 535051 th Friday 11 December Pre – booked Group Christmas meal. Fox & Hounds public house, Lyng 7.30 for 8pm. Sun. 28th Cromer, Cadogan rd 133/212424 5 John & Jenny Sun 10am Great Wood car park, Expl.252 10 Brenda & John Short car park P&D Exp. 252 01263 512898 13th Dec Blickling. 133-162298 01603-871641 Route Felbrigg MARCH

Wed. 3rd Buxton, The Crown 133/228224 6 Mike & Jane Free c.p Exp. 238 01263 824885 Festival of Winter Walks 26th Dec 09 – 3rd Jan 10 Sun. 7th Burnham Norton 132/828441 9 Dereck Sun 10am Neatherd Moor, Expl.238 5.5 Dot & Martin Free car park Exp 251 01263 821300 3rd Jan Dereham. New Year Sherry & 132-996135 01362-694654 th Mince Pie walk. Sun. 14 Cromer Cadogan rd 133/212424 5 John & Jenny short c.park P&D Exp 252 01263 512898 Route Inkleborough Sun 10am Stiffkey & Binham, Expl.251 10 Jane

10th Jan Green Way car park, Stiffkey. 132-964439 01328-856521 Wed. 17th Salthouse Church 133/436077 5.5 Gerry & Alan Lower Car park free Exp 251 01263 820238 Sun 10am Kelling, car park off Expl.251 9 Carole & Alwyn 24th Jan A149 by Kelling School 133--096429 01362-637752 Sun. 21st D ocking 132/766370 8.75 Edwina & Alison playing field. c.p near St Mary’s Church Exp250 01328 862771

Sun 10am Watton. Expl.237 10 Peter Wed.31st Park Farm 133/180296 5.5 Joan 31st Jan Pay & Display car park 144-918008 01760-723691 Fisherman’s c. park -free Exp 252 01263 823291 behind the Queens Hall near Blickling traffic lights. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Sun 10am Castle Acre, Expl.236 10 Sue & Brian 7th Feb Park on green opposite the 132-816153 01328-701545 Ostrich Pub. The following paragraph relates to all walks advertised in this guide: Sun 10am Castle Rising car park, Expl.250 9.5 Carole & Alwyn 14th Feb by permission of the 132-667245 01362-637752 Custodian. All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being the Sun 10am Gressenhall Green. Expl.238 6.5 Dot & Martin 21st Feb Brisk morning only walk. 132-964165 01362-694654 paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a Sun 10am Cherry Tree car park, Expl.238 10 Chris N. responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all th 28 Feb Dereham 132-988136 01760-723411 reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.

Sun 10am Beachamwell. Park at Expl.236 9.5 Janis & Maurice 14th Mar Village Hall. Joint walk with 143-751053 01603-880927 South Norfolk Group.

Sun 10am Reepham, park at far Expl.23818 8.5 Chris & Ray 15 21st Mar end of Kerri‟s Pine car park. 133-103236 01603-872709

Sun 10am Corpusty Church lay by Expl.252 12.5 Jimmy 28th Mar on B1149. No dogs please. 133-115294 01362-668698 07789 724 430

Offers to lead walks are always welcome. We can only provide a complete programme if more members come forward. Help with planning is always available. Leaders may claim travel expenses for pre-walks. Contact Carole if you feel able to lead a walk on the next programme.

The Ramblers’ Association Norfolk Area Newsletter & Walks Programme December 2009 - March 2010

Norfolk Ramblers’ Association : Walks Finder Calendar : December 2009 - March 2010 December 2009 February 2010 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

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This calendar shows which groups are holding a walk on a particular date, walks are indicated by a capital letter in the appropriate day’s box, whilst any other event by that group is indicated by a lower case letter. Please see the group’s listing for the specific details of the walk or event.

Key: F: Fakenham, G: Great Yarmouth, K: King’s Lynn, M: Mid Norfolk, N: Norwich, S: Sheringham, O: Southern Norfolk, W: Wensum, L: Leg Stretchers, H: Short Leisurely, Y: Young Walkers Group 16 17