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Guided Walks 2008-9 |
Welcome to the new series of guided walks from the Bittern Line.
These guided walks have been organised by the Wherry & Bittern Lines Community
Rail Partnerships. We aim to encourage greater use of the Norwich to Sheringham,
Norwich to Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft railway lines by local residents, visitors and
businesses, through the development of small scale initiatives.
The walk leaders are all volunteers. Whilst every effort is made to
ensure the programme is as advertised, the Bittern and Wherry Lines Partnerships cannot accept responsibility for any changes or cancellations to this programme.
All distances given are approximate and may be shortened or lengthened due to
circumstances and the weather.
We advise that you bring your own refreshments, as there will be breaks in the walks.
Certain walks may include stops for refreshment at local child friendly pubs or
cafés.
Due to train times, walks are designed for travellers from Norwich. It is possible to join the walks from other stations between Norwich and where the walk starts; we aim to be back in Norwich by 17.00 or earlier.
For further details about the walks, please ring Natural Surroundings on 01263 711091.
Dogs (on a lead) are welcome; there is no charge for dogs on the train.
For further details of train times and fares please telephone 08457 48 49 50
see also www.bitternline.com and www.wherrylines.org.uk
All the walks are FREE to rail ticket holders, walkers arriving by car will be asked to pay the normal return train fare from Norwich.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL WALKS START AND FINISH AT THE SAME STATION.
Walk 1
“The Halvergate Hobble”
Date: Sunday 17 August 2008
Walk Leader: Chris Wood – RSPB
Distance: approx. nine miles
Start time: 10.45 train from Norwich
Alight: Acle
Walk details: Acle to Berney Arms via the Halvergate Marshes
Note: Please purchase a return ticket to Great Yarmouth
Walk 2
The “Tungate Trot”
Date: Sunday 21 September 2008
Walk Leader: Mike Bugden
Distance: miles
Start time: 10.36 train from Norwich
Alight: North Walsham
Walk details: From North Walsham to Gunton via Tungate,
Felmington and Antingham
Note: Please purchase a return ticket to Gunton
Walk 3
“The Sheringham Saunter”
Date: Sunday 19 October
Walk Leader: Chris Wood from the National Trust
Distance: 10 mile (or 6 miles if short on time)
Start time: 10.36 train from Norwich
Alight: Sheringham
Walk details: Via the National Trust scenic Sheringham Park and the
coastal village of Weybourne if time permits it may be possible to
return on the 15.14 steam train from Weybourne back to Sheringham.
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL WALK
Walk 4
“The Norwich Ghost Walk”
Date: Thursday 23 October
Walk Leader: The unnamed Man in Black…
Distance: approx three miles
Start time: 19.00 outside Norwich station front (look for the man in black)
Alight: Norwich
Walk details: Ghostly goings on around Norwich led by an expert in
haunted places…Look out for the man in Black he will be waiting for you outside Norwich station entrance…
Note: To take part in this walk you must show your train ticket, other wise a £5 charge will be made as the walk is free to train ticket holders only
Walk 5
“The Cliff Hanger”
Date: Sunday 16 November
Walk Leader: Mike Bugden
Distance: 71/2 miles
Start time: 10.36 train from Norwich
Alight: Cromer
Walk details: From Cromer to Gunton via the cliff path to Overstrand and then via North Repps, Thorpe Market to Gunton.
Note: Please purchase a return ticket to Cromer
Walk 6
“The Yare Valley View”
Date: Sunday 18 January 2009
Walk Leader: Chris Wood - RSPB
Distance: approx five miles
Start time: 09.36 train from Norwich (Note earlier than normal time)
Alight: Buckenham
Walk details: A riverside walk from Buckenham across the marshes and finishing in Cantley, calling in on the Reedcutter pub on the way.
Note: Please purchase a return ticket to Cantley
Walk 7
“The Windle Wander”
Date: Sunday 15 February 2009
Walk Leader: Mike Bugden
Distance: 71/2 miles
Start time: 10.45 train from Norwich
Alight: Acle
Walk details: To Brundall via Windle Farm, Burlingham, Hemblingham and Blofield to Brundall.
Note: Please purchase a return ticket to Acle.
Walk 8
“Abbott Trail”
Date: Sunday 15 March 2009
Walk Leader: Sarah Price
Distance: Seven miles
Start time: 10.36 train from Norwich
Alight: North Walsham
Walk details: Walk to Worstead station via the Weavers’ Way and Swanton Abbott with a refreshment break at the Jolly Farmers.
Note: Please purchase a return ticket to North Walsham.
Walk 9
“Polkeys Polka”
Date: Sunday 19 April 2009
Walk Leader: Raz Woollacott Norfolk County Council
Distance: Six miles
Start time: 09.36 train from Norwich
Alight: Berney Arms
Walk details: Across the marshes to Berney Arms windmill and the pub
Then along side the river to Reedham
Note: Please purchase a return ticket to Berney Arms
Walk 10
“The Roman Bump”
Date: Sunday 17 May 2009
Walk Leader: Gavin Farrow
Distance: 4 miles
Start Time: 10.36 train from Norwich rail station
Alight at: West Runton
Walk details: Incleborough Hill to Roman Camp, Beeston Priory and a lunch stop at Sheringham. Returning to West Runton via Beeston Bump or the beach, tide permitting.
Note: Please purchase a return ticket to Sheringham
Walk 11
“The Last Ditch”
Date: Sunday 21 June 2009
Walk Leader: Mike Bugden
Distance: 61/2 miles
Start Time: 10.57 train from Norwich rail station
Alight at: Haddiscoe
Walk details: Across the marshes via Thurlton to Reedham Ferry and return from Reedham.
Note: Please purchase a return ticket to Haddiscoe.
Walk 12
“Kett’s Rebellion 460th anniversary”
Date: Sunday 19 July 2009
Walk Leader: Chris Wood – Widen the Choice Partnership
Distance: 3 miles
Start time: 11.00 outside Norwich station
Starts from: Norwich
Walk details: A tour of the places in Norwich connected with Kett’s Rebellion in 1549.
Note: Please meet outside the front of Norwich station by the main entrance
LEISURE
It is this life so full of care,
We have the time to stand and stare.
The time to stand beneath the boughs
and stare as long as sheep or cows.
Time to see, when woods we pass,
Watch squirrels hide within the grass.
The time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
Time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
Time to wait till her mouth can
enrich that smile her eyes began.
A rich life this, so full of care,
We have the time to stand and stare.
With apologies to: William Henry Davies
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