Please read details about the walks
If you are new to walking and would like to join us then please contact Sarah on 07879640676 or email dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk in the first instance as I need to know that you feel confident in doing our walks in the interest of safety for yourself and others. As these walks are not a stroll! Ideally you will have some level of fitness. Currently, you are able to come along for a ‘one free trial for a walk’. Yearly membership is £25.00. Please note that we normally have breaks on all walks and we usually take snacks/drinks to have on route even though we may stop at a pub/tea shop afterwards which is optional.
In addition we take photographs (for our facebook page) and sometimes video for promotional purposes so if you do not wish to be included then that is fine, please just opt out!
I also do not allow dogs on the walks, because of possible issues with cattle. There are other groups which cater for dog walkers.
Sunday 7th April 2024 West Norfolk, Roydon/Castle Rising walk 9 miles kindly led by Ralph.
Please meet/park at the Roydon Playground car park, Chapel Road just off Lynn Road, nearest post code is PE32 1AJ. Best to google the area. Ready for a 10.30am start. A rare visit to West Norfolk and an opportunity to walk across Roydon Common to Castle Rising where Castle Rising dominates the village. A pleasant walk along tracks, field edges, and traffic free roads. Lunch will be at Castle Rising where there are toilets, so please bring a packed lunch/fluids. Optional drinks afterwards at either the Union Jack or Three Horses in Roydon. Sorry no dogs allowed on the walk. Contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 14th April Shotesham walk 7 miles approx.
Please meet/park on the Street, in Shotesham, near the Globe Pub, NR15 1YG ready for a 10.30am start. The walk is a circular one taking in the ruins of St Mary’s Church, and along some of Boudicca’s way. Some undulating countryside in pretty area south of Norwich. New faces welcome to come along and try us out for a ‘free trial’ before deciding if you would like to join up. After the walk there is optional drinks at the Globe pub. Sarah 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Sun 21st April Martham Walk 8 miles
Please meet/park at Martham Village hall, White Street, NR29 4PG ready for a 10.30am start. £1.00 contribution per person towards village hall funds. Public Toilets available on White Street. Please google the area before heading out. The walk is a pleasant figure of eight walk taking some footpaths in along the River Thurne with lovely Broadland views on route. Please bring along a packed lunch for a break. Sorry no dogs allowed. New faces welcome to come along for a ‘free trial’ before deciding if you would like to join up with Solemates. Optional drinks at the Kings Arms in Martham a short distance away from the start.
Helpful hints to get you to the start of the walks:
1) Check that the walk is on if really bad wet/windy weather.
2) Check which route you will be taking to get there, any traffic diversions, please check Norfolk County Council roadworks website. Google the area before heading there to get an idea of the area.
3) Be aware of your surroundings, have a good look around when trying to find the village hall or whatever starting point it is.
4) Allow yourself plenty of time, be prepared !
Sun 28th April Felthorpe walk approx 7/8 miles
Please meet/park ready for a 10.30am start from Felthorpe village hall , The Street, NR10 4DQ. £1.00 per person donation today please and toilets will open at the start of the walk. The walk is a circular walk via tracks, and footpaths including woodland area. After the walk there is the option of a drink or two at the Dog pub in Horsford. Sorry no dogs allowed on the walk. Please bring along a packed lunch for a stop at Felthorpe Church on route, contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk See you there!
Sun 5th May Bank Holiday w/end Overstrand Walk, kindly led by Tony 8.5/ 9 miles
Please meet opposite the Cliff Top Cafe, Cliff Road, Overstrand, NR27 OPP Ready for a 10.30am start. Park where available in the village, Cliff Road, pay and display nearby, or on the High Street, Pay and Display also has toilets close by. The walk is kindly being led by Tony around Southrepps and Northrepps, mostly off road but a few short sections along quiet lanes. Sorry no dogs allowed on the walks. Optional drinks after walking either the White Horse or the Sea Marge with sea views if the weather is good!
New faces welcome to come along and try us out for a free trial before deciding if you would like to join Solemates club, please contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Sun 12th May Walks around the parks of Norwich City kindly led by John 8 miles.
Please park/meet in the car park of the Brickmakers Pub, Sprowston NR3 4DY for a 10.30am start. (We have permission to park there) A lovely spring walk taking in Anderson’s Meadow, Wensum Park, Waterloo Park and Catton Park. The latter has numerous carvings to spot around beautiful landscapes. Many of the parks in Norwich were established in the 1920 and 30’s by Captain Arnold Sandy’s Winsch, a parks superintendent, he proposed that unemployed men were used to construct open spaces helped by government funds, by the time he retired Norwich had about 600 acres of parks and open spaces to enjoy. Sorry no dogs allowed on the walk, contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk Please bring along snacks/drinks for your lunch, and there is the opportunity of optional drink after the walk at the Brickmakers pub.
Sun 19th May Loddon Walk 7.25 miles
Please meet/park at Loddon Church Plain car park, free on Sunday’s NR19 6ET. Ready for the usual 10.30am start. This is a varied walk which takes in Wherrymans’ Way, the long distance footpath, over to Hales village and the green. We will return along Warren Hills and across the A146 to return to Loddon. Optional drinks in Loddon after the walk. Please bring along snacks/drinks for a break on route. Sorry no dogs allowed. Please contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk for more information if required.
Sunday 26th May Bank Holiday w/end Hempton and Colkirk 7/8 miles
Please meet/park outside the parking area at Hempton Memorial Hall, The Green, HemptonNR21 7LG ready for a 10.30am start. Sorry no toilets available today. The walk has not been finalised yet, so more details to follow soon/….. Drinks after the walk at the nearby Bell Pub, in Hempton.
More walks to follow/………………