If you are new to walking and would like to join us then please contact Sarah on 07879640676 or email dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.ukin 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 30th June Hempton near Fakenham area 7 miles approx.
Please meet/park from Hempton village hall and green area, NR21 7LG, plenty of parking outside the hall. This pleasant walk is over some undulating countryside, and along good tracks and quiet lanes with wide ranging views. On our return journey route we will walk on the outskirts of Fakenham, and along the River Wensum. We will pass Colkirk Church on route and have a break there, so please bring a packed lunch. After the walk there is the option of drinks at the Bell Pub which is close to the start of the walk, New faces welcome to join us for a free trial, please contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Friday 5th July Buxton Evening walk 4.5 miles kindly led by Alison.
Please meet/park at Buxton Village Hall, Mill Street, Buxton, NR10 5JE ready to start walking at 6.30pm. Alison is kindly leading this walk along the railway line to Buxton Mill, and then following the River Bure to Oxnead Hall and returning along fields to Buxton station and the village hall. Please note in some places there may be some over growth of stinging nettles. Optional drinks after the walk at the Rose and Crown pub, in Frettenham, hopefully we may be able to sit outside. Sorry no dogs allowed on the walks. Please contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 7th July Bramerton/Surlingham walk 7.3 miles Walk is on for Sunday!
Please meet/park at Bramerton Village hall, Easthill Lane, Bramerton, Nr14 7EQ ready for a 10.30am start. Donation of £1.00 per person is required for village hall funds today please. The walk is along some of the Wherrymans way, and includes walking close to the river, some woodland areas and tracks. We pass a Church on route and a couple of pubs too, a varied walk but may be a bit overgrown in places and the footpath close to the river edge in places. Please bring a packed lunch and we will stop at Coldham hall for our lunch. Optional drinks after the walk at Waters edge in Bramerton. New faces welcome to join us for a free trial, please contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Sun 14th July Burnham Thorpe walk 8 miles kindly led by John…………..
Please meet/park at Nelson Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Burnham Thorpe PE31 8FL ready to start walking at 10.30am, toilets available at the hall before 10am, donation of £1.00 per person towards village hall funds. This is a beautiful walk taking in the Burnham villages, starting in Burnham Thorpe, the birth place of Horatio Nelson, before heading north to Burnham Market. Then onto Deepdale, Overy Staithe, and Overy Town. Returning back a visit is a must to the church at Burnham Thorpe, which is full of artifacts and collective items from the Battle of Trafalgar. The walk consists of quiet lanes, tracks and some coastal path too. Please bring a packed lunch and fluids. Optional drinks after the walk in the nearby Lord Nelson pub or head to Wells for fish and chips. A walk not to be missed! New faces welcome to come along and try us out, please contact Sarah on 07879 640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk to let me know if your coming along so I can look out for you.
Sun 21st July Rollesby Walk, 7 miles approx plus optional lunch today at the Boathouse.
Please meet/park at Rollesby Bridge free car park on the A149 just before the Broadland garden centre. The turning for the car park is at the 40 mph sign on the right as you go over the broad, you will probably not see it until you are on top of the entrance. These directions are if you heading towards Great Yarmouth. Please google the area before heading out, nearest post code is NR29 3LT ready for a 10.30am start. The walk is a mixture of paths/tracks towards Fleggburgh and returning close to Filby broad. Please bring snacks/drinks for a break on route in Fleggburgh. Lunch for those booked with me at 1.30pm sit down.
Optional lunch today at the nearby Boathouse pub/restaurant, Ormesby,NR29 3LP booked for 1.30pm, thanks Sarah. Please check out their website for further details.
People are welcome to come along just for the walk today. Sorry but lunch is fully booked up now.
Thursday 25th July Boat trip from Horning on one of the paddle cruises, meet 7.00pm for 7.30pm departure. 2 hours on the River. Please meet me at Horning Village Hall, Mill Hill, NR12 8LF, free parking and we will walk down to Lower Street to near where the Paddle Steamer is boarding, On board bar. £10.00 CASH ONLY payable on the night. Please let me know if interested, contact Sarah on 07879640676. Sorry but this event is now fully booked up.
Sunday 28th July A day off!
Friday 2nd August 2024 4 mile evening kindly led by Lynda around Bowthorpe Marshes.
Please meet/park at 6.15pm ready for 6.30pm start from the shoppers free car park by Bowthorpe Health Centre, Wendene, Bowthorpe, NR5 9HA. Please follow the signs for Bowthorpe Health centre and turn off at the roundabout at the end of Wendene. The walk is a very pleasant walk over Bowthorpe southern marshes and Earlham Park. Optional refreshments after the walk at the outdoor area at the Clocktower. Sorry no dogs allowed. New faces welcome to come along and try us out for a free trial before deciding if you would like to join up with us. Contact Sarah on 07879 640676.
Sun 4th August South Elmham, 4 miles south of Bungay 7 to 8 miles.
Please meet for a 10.30am start in the St Margaret’s village hall, The Street, South Elmham, IP20 OPN. This walk is in a lovely area, just over the border into Suffolk, it takes in Angles way, Homersfield lake, and Homersfield Bridge, a grade 2 listed structure. We will have lunch in one of the churches on route, or on the village green, so please bring a packed lunch. New faces welcome to come along and try us out for a free trial. Contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Sun 11th August Fun Walking treasure hunt around Norwich and River area kindly organised by Phil and Sharon… Sorry but this event is now full up, you can put your name down on the waiting list. Nearly 40 of us taking part.
Meet at Chapelfield Gardens in the centre of Norwich, NR2 1NY ready to head off at 10.30am, park where possible. The treasure hunt will take approx 2.5 hours to complete and no prior knowledge of Norwich is necessary. Also, people can turn up on their own and we can put you in a team of 4-6 people. Free entry and prizes for the winning team! There will be clues to find and treasures to collect along the way. Afterwards for those interested we can have a picnic in the park, so please bring this with you. Please register your names with Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 18th August Swanton Morley walk 6/7 miles
Please meet/park (Right hand side near the recyling bins) at Swanton Morley Village Hall, Manns Lane, Swanton Morley, NR20 4NP, ready for a 10.30am start. A donation of £1.00 per person is required today towards village hall funds, and toilets are available too. This walk is a circular walk taking in the River Wensum, All Saints Church, and tracks, byways in the area. Swanton Morley has some lovely views from the Church which overlook the Wensum area and even a Church on route along the River Wensum on the opposite river bank. After the walk there is the option of a drink or two in the popular pub, Darby’s in the village. New faces welcome to come along and try us out, contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
