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Norfolk Young Walkers Group
20th July 2008: Burnham Overy Staithe
A large turnout for a lovely walk in North Norfolk. Photo here
15th June 2008: Ludham
This 9 mile walk along tracks and country lanes was enjoyed by 9 walkers. While the sky threatened the sunshine managed to somehow shine on us all day (even though it apparently hailed so heavily in Attleborough it looked like snow!) Back at the cars, we all sat in the sun by the marina and ate icecreams - very chilled! Later in the afternoon Alan had a BBQ to celebrate his birthday on Tuesday. Although it rained while he cooked the pile of sausages, it stopped after we'd finished eating inside his cosy summerhouse. Photos here
24th May 2008: Riddlesworth
Amy, David, Emma, James and Jane had a warm and sunny Bank Holiday walk through forest and field in South Norfolk near Riddlesworth. We covered 17 miles in less than 7 hours and are now so glad we chose the Saturday to walk! Photo here
18th May 2008: Debenham
Another joint walk with IVC saw a record attendance enjoy a sunny day walking through some of Suffolk’s finest countryside
17th May 2008: Sheringham
Despite the threat of bad weather, we all enjoyed a pleasant walk around the Sheringham area, reminding those of us who had just got back from North Yorkshire that Norfolk has hills too ... just!
11th May 2008: Holt to Mannington
Four of us spent a glorious (if baking) day walking 18 miles around the quiet lanes and fields south of Holt in North Norfolk. Early on in the walk, we had a surprise traverse through rapeseed fields (pictured)...and an encounter with a procession of bubble cars enjoying the sunshine !
2nd - 5th May 2008: Yorkshire Weekend
11 Members of the Group enjoyed a great long weekend in North Yorkshire. On Saturday we all completed a long but pleasant 12 mile walk to the peak of Ingleborough and back. On Sunday the weather was horrible, but we all started out on a walk up Whernside. A combination of the weather and tiredness from the day before caused some members to miss out the climb to the peak, but five members made it to the peak. On Monday the weather was great again, and we all enjoyed a shorter but very steep climb to the peak of Pen-y-ghent before returning to Norfolk. (Click here for pictures . . . )
26th April 2008: Black Mountain Roundabout
A Welsh Adventure. 6 intrepid walkers failed to complete the 25 mile Roundabout - mainly due to Tom slowing everyone down with his ankle problems. However, I think we all enjoyed ourselves anyway! Photos here...
20th April 2008: Diss (joint walk with the Leg Stretchers Group)
A total of 28 members from the two groups turned out for this 16 mile walk. It was a great chance for the two groups to get together and many new contacts were made.
13th April 2008: Beighton
Four of us had a blissfully sunny spring walk in rolling countryside surrounding the Broads. The 12 miles took us from Beighton down to Cantley on the River Yare (plus alluring beet factory...see pic), then back up through Limpenhoe and Moulton St. Mary - with a welcome cream tea at the end ! Will run this walk again as part of next year's programme if others are keen !Click here for photos.
30th March 2008: East Harling
A great walk through varied terrain, followed by a visit to the Norfolk Whisky Company (for a cup of tea!) Click here for photos.
23rd March 2008: Blakeney
In a change to the advertised programme, this walk at Blakeney started off in heavy snow, fortunately we had Alan's fluorescent jacket to lead the way. 'Spotted Dick' and 'Carry On' innuendo prevailed in the end. Click here for photos.
16th March 2008: Chelmondiston
This joint walk with the Stour walking group took place in rather challenging weather and required two pub stops (for the warmth and shelter, you understand… Oh! and the premium strength cider). The interesting scenery along the river Orwell coupled with the friendly welcome from the Stour group, compensated for the rain. Click here for photos.
1st March 2008: Dereham
12 members enjoyed a short walk through varying terrain in the Dereham Area, followed by a short meeting to plan our April to July programme. Click here for photos.
17th February 2008: Itteringham
10 walkers (some new!) navigated some slightly muddy tracks(!), shady woodland, and sunny fields - and a stately home - to find ourselves back at - surprise, surprise - a pub!! Click here for photos.
10th February 2008: Kirstead Green
Maisy and 19 walkers from NYWG and IVC enjoyed a beautiful sunny spring like day’s walk along some very muddy tracks followed by a drink at The King’s Head pub at Brooke. Click here for a photo.
2nd February 2008: Buxton
A relatively small turnout tramped across marshy fields, and had an interesting lunch in the pub afterwards!Click here for a photo.
20th January 2008: Walsingham
15 hardy walkers braved the weather forecast to walk 8 miles (and the odd hill) in rolling countryside around WalsinghamClick here for a photo.
6th January 2008: Eastbridge
A record turnout - 28 in total from both clubs, plus 2 dogs - enjoyed a good lunch in The Eels Foot Inn followed by a walk across marshes, along the beach and through woodland on a sunny winter’s day interspersed by an unscheduled stop at Dunwich Heath Tea Shop.Click here for a photo.
30th December 2007: Honingham
This walk was led by Paula with a little help from Alan. A wrong turn was taken near the beginning, adding an extra mile (just goes to prove the importance of doing a reccy beforehand!) After finding the correct route, the walk varied, crossing streams, fields and woodland. Lunchstop was in the entrance of a church in Mattishall and a welcome drink was enjoyed at the end in Ye Olde Buck Inn.Click here for some photos.
15th December 2007: Thetford Forest
It was a cold but sunny walk up to and through Lynford Arboretum, and included encounters with ducks, giant deer and quicksand!Click here for a photo of this event.
2nd December 2007: Gressenhall
Despite the predicted torrential rain for this walk, eight people enjoyed a pleasant walk without a drop of rain! The walk took us mainly along the country lanes around Gressenhall, but also included some farm tracks and woodland. The afternoon was enhanced when we spotted a few Jays, and even had a chance encounter with Father Christmas!
24th November 2007: Felbrigg Hall
8 intrepid walkers braved the cold and wind to walk around the villages surrounding Felbrigg. Very bracing! Click here for a photo of this event.
11th November 2007: Shotesham Walk with IVC
A record turnout - 24 in total from both clubs - a nice lunch in The Globe pub, followed by a nice walk through lots of muddy fields! Click here for a photo of this event.
3rd November 2007: Bonfire Night
A small number of YWG members joined Richard and his friends for his bonfire & fireworks night in Dereham. Everyone enjoyed a fun night of drinks and chatting around the fire, along with about an hour of fireworks.
20th October 2007: Wiveton Downs
A great walk on a warm sunny day, enjoyed by a small but perfectly formed group of 6 discerning walkers! This walk will be put on again next year to give others a chance to come along.
12th-14th October 2007: Tallybont Trial.
7 Intrepid explorers hiking around a small part of Wales - 1 Youth Hostel, 1 B&B and 1 broken down car! Click here for photos from this event.
16th September 2007: Poringland walk and Events planning.
A quick walk around Poringland - followed by a meeting in a pub to discuss future events and making the club 'Official'
1st September 2007: Hevingham walk
A small turnout for this trek round the fields and forests of Hevingham. Lunch on the village green - a little bit lost in the woods - and then a quick drink in the Fox!
19th August 2007: Yare Valley Walk
Record attendance of 10 people for this slightly wet event - luckily the wettest part was spent outside a public house underneath a canopy! A nice relaxing walk through a cemetry and over lots of railway tracks.
4th August 2007: Baconsthorpe Castle, Holt
Eight people and two dogs made their way to the rather remote Baconsthorpe Castle. Following the pleasant walk and the welcome pub stop we had a quick tour of the Castle. The glorious sunny weather coupled with good company, made for a great day out. Click here for photos from this event.
7thth July 2007: Short Walk in the Dereham Area, followed by a BBQ
We met at midday a Dereham Car Park and completed a short walk (not exactly following the intended route!) The event was attended by a number of new members to the group, some of who were new to walking, so the walk was kept to a short length. The walk ended in a member's garden for a BBQ.
30th June 2007: Pingo Trail, Thetford
Despite the bad weather predictions on this day, seven members turned out for this walk and were pleasantly surprised by the reasonable weather. Despite the frequent mosquito attacks, the walk was enjoyed by all! Click here for photos from this event.
19th May 2007: Walk from Oulton Broad to Beccles
The weather on this day was ideal for walking, and six members of the group met at Oulton Broad for the start of this walk. The walk was most enjoyable and gave the new members ample chance to get to know one another better. Hopefully some pictures from this walk will become available soon!
23rd April 2007: Launch Event
This evening held in Norwich was a chance for the founding members of the group to get together, have a drink, and talk about how the new group would be set up. Following this meeting, the forum was set up and our first walk was planned.
