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Walks and Events from January 24th 2025     Print or Save as PDF


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https://waveneyramblers.org.uk/programme

Please phone Neil if you need a printed copy. 07411 811 093


Sun 26 JanSouthwold Area   More Information  X 231 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Graham at Southwold Common, near Water Towers, York Road
TM 50305 76280   rooftop.toads.certified   IP18 6TB    07986 184716
Please bring a picnic. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 29 JanRumburgh   More Information  X 231 - 5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Paul B at Rumburgh and St Michael Village Hall, Malt Office Lane
TM 34501 81460   shapeless.panting.toads   IP19 0NT    07798 630663
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 2 FebKessingland - Afternoon Walk   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 5 Miles
 14:00 pm  Meet Emma at Kessingland, Beach Car Park, Church Road
TM 53338 86090   fluffed.trackers.spoke   NR33 7SF    07550 078569 Evenings only
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 5 FebSouthwold and Walberswick   More Information  X 231 - 5.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Alison at Southwold Common, near Water Towers, York Road
TM 50305 76280   rooftop.toads.certified   IP18 6TB  01502 723988  07729 472424
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sat 8 FebSuffolk Area AGM   More Information  X 197, 212 - 3 to 4 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet N/A at Grundisburgh Village Hall, Felgate Way
TM 22197 50483   rising.into.goals   IP13 6US    

Meet at 10:30 for tea and biscuits. AGM from 11 am. Packed lunch. Walk afterwards.

Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 9 FebWissett and Rumburgh   More Information  X 231 - 9.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Debbie at Wissett, St. Andrews Church, Lodge Lane
TM 36558 79325   sidelined.love.proposals   IP19 0JG    07905 948884
Please bring a picnic lunch. Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 12 FebBeccles Common and Town   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 5.1 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Peter C at Beccles, Common, Common Lane
TM 43045 90550   zips.massing.series   NR34 9BU    07974 782061
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 16 FebHarleston and Needham   More Information  X 230, 231 - 9.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Jane at Harleston, Bullock Fair, East of England Co-op. Access via Wilderness Lane, Swan Lane, Weavers Croft and Paddock Road.
TM 24453 83475   doll.prancing.energy   IP20 9AR    07881 405784
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 19 FebNorth Cove and Waveney   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 5 Miles
Meet Michael at North Cove, St Botolph's, By Three Horseshoes
TM 46119 89343   dusty.intestine.impulse   NR34 7PH    07419 832289
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 23 FebMid Suffolk Path from Eye   More Information  X 230 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet David at Eye, Pennings Nature Reserve, Ludgate Causeway
TM 15127 73754   yummy.jumbo.forgives   IP23 7NH  01502 475188  
Picnic lunch Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 26 FebWesthall   More Information  X 231 - 5.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Paul B at Westhall, Racehorse, Wangford Rd, Mill Common
TM 40843 81745   foggy.shuttle.bridges   IP19 8RQ    07798 630663
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 2 MarLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 5 MarLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 9 MarLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 12 MarLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 16 MarLowestoft - Coastal and Inland afternoon walk   More Information  OL 40 - 5 Miles
 14:00 pm  Meet Emma at Lowestoft, Whapload Road, Sparrow's Nest
TM 55224 94536   super.loaded.forest   NR32 1XG    07550 078569 Evenings only
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 19 MarThorpeness Area   More Information  X 212 - 5.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Tony at Aldringham, Parrot, Aldeburgh Road, B1353
TM 44587 60994   covenants.limped.slimming   IP16 4PY  01986 875694  07836 719163
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 23 MarDetails TBC   More Information   - 10 Miles
Meet Debbie at N/A,
       07905 948884
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 26 MarLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 30 MarLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 23 AprReydon Bluebells   More Information  X 231 - 5.6 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Alison at Reydon, St Margarets, Wangford Road. Park away from church.
TM 49206 78184   jelly.look.steadier   IP18 6PB  01502 723988  07729 472424
Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Thu 24 AprCommittee Meeting - Margaret's House   More Information  
 19:00 pm  Meet N/A at N/A,
       
 

Fri 9 MayGroup Holiday - Chichester and Portsmouth   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - Various Miles
Meet Neil at South Downs,
SU 75083 06146   quite.brass.comb      07411 811093
To do all nine walks, this will be your travel and arrival day. You can come for as many or few days as you like.
Please Mail Neil if you'd like to join these walks.
Please show your appreciation by making a gift-aided donation to the School for Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 10 MayStansted Park   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - 7 or 5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Stansted Park, Broad Walk, First car park on the right before the garden centre.
SU 75746 09974   leaned.spurted.nails   PO9 6DU    07411 811093
Please bring a picnic 350 feet ascent and descent - gradual gradients. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sun 11 MayChichester Ship Canal, Mostly Disused   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - 7 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Chichester Marina, Salterns Way, Birdham
SU 83548 01022   repeat.toolkit.dreading   PO20 7EJ    07411 811093
Please bring a picnic With no canal traffic, this is now a wildlife haven. Seven miles with an option to curtail it to four miles. There is a cafe at the end of the line. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Mon 12 MayBuriton and Chalton   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - 8 or 2.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Buriton, Saint Mary, North Lane
SU 73974 20009   suitably.popped.mouths   GU31 5RT    07411 811093
Please bring a picnic Includes the Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
860 feet ascent and descent - borderline strenuous for flatlanders. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Tue 13 MayHistoric Portsmouth and Southsea   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - 5.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Portsmouth Park and Ride, Tipner Lane, off M275.
SU 64154 03191   grades.poetic.marker   PO2 8AN    07411 811093
Please bring a picnic We'll visit the public historic areas and docks.
The walks includes the seafront by Southsea Castle.
After the walk you can visit the Historic Docks area (£36) and one of Mary Rose, the Victory or HMS Warrior 1860.
Please arrange your own bookings and tickets if you want to visit these historic attractions. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 14 MayStoughton Down   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - 6.66 or 5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Stoughton Down, Kingley Car Park, WIldham Lane
SU 81514 12610   holds.infects.bloomers   PO18 9JG    07411 811093
Please bring a picnic 920 ft ascent and descent - borderline strenuous for flatlanders. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Thu 15 MayIsle of Wight Brading to Ryde - Early Start   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - 8 Miles
 08:15 am  Meet Neil at Portsmouth Park and Ride, Tipner Lane, off M275.
SU 64154 03191   grades.poetic.marker   PO2 8AN    07411 811093
Please bring a picnic Eight miles walking.
A lot of supporting public transport.
Portsmouth Park and Ride. £4. Car share. Five can ride the bus, both ways, on one car ticket.
WightLink FastCat ferry. £20 to 30 return.
Train from Ryde to Brading. £4 to 5, single. This might be a replacement bus!
Walk from Brading to Ryde.
Get the ferry back.
Return to the Park and Ride.
500 feet ascent and descent. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Fri 16 MayChichester Harbour AONB   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - 10.25, 8.7 or 2.3 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Chichester Harbour AONB, Orchard Lane
SU 79843 01266   fool.twinkling.packing   PO20 7AE    07411 811093
Please bring a picnic Option to walk an extra mile and a bit round East Point. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 17 MayHarting Down NT   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - 6.6 or 3.7 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Harting Down NT, Off B2141 near South Harting
SU 79046 18084   captions.saucepan.stunt   GU31 5NG    07411 811093
Please bring a picnic 1050 feet ascent and descent- borderline strenuous for flatlanders. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sun 18 MayPetersfield and Buriton   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - 6 or 2.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Petersfield Pond, Sussex Road, B2146
SU 75440 22611   harmonica.eased.ozone   GU31 4LB    07411 811093
Please bring a picnic 320 feet ascent and descent. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sun 9 NovRemembrance Sunday Wreath and Walk   More Information   - 5.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Internet Links

Home page: https://waveneyramblers.org.uk/
Programme: https://waveneyramblers.org.uk/programme
Rural Ramble Guides: https://waveneyramblers.org.uk/rural_rambles
Photos and Tracklogs: https://waveneyramblers.org.uk/history
The Committee: https://waveneyramblers.org.uk/contact
The Ramblers' Association: https://ramblers.org.uk/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/WaveneyRamblers


Coronavirus Restrictions

We will follow Government and Ramblers’ advice.
Keep up with the latest changes - https://waveneyramblers.org.uk


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Please ask a friend or family member who has access to keep up with the latest news.


New Walkers

If you are a new walker with the group, please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather and the area in which you will be walking; if in doubt, contact the leader for advice. We want you to enjoy walking with us and you would do well to be comfortable while doing so. Bring a drink, especially in warmer weather, and some food, as we usually have a short ‘apple’ stop and, on longer walks, a ‘picnic lunch’ where stated.


Fitness and Walk Grades

Waveney Ramblers leads walks at a moderate and brisk pace.
If we get volunteers, we'd like to lead slower and perhaps even faster walks.

Wednesday Shorter Walks - Moderate
A typical walk is five miles and takes about two hours. That's 2.5 mph overall average and 2.8 mph while on the move. The group stops for a brief snack about half-way round the walk. Covid permitting, some of the Wednesday walkers have a pub lunch after the walk.

Sundays and Longer Walks - Brisk
A typical walk is ten miles. Our moving average pace is 3 mph, sometimes a bit more on easy terrain. The walk is completed in under four hours. We have a picnic lunch, rushed if it's cold and wet, more leisurely in fine summer weather.


Leisurely, Speedy and Doggy Volunteers Needed

There are always people who would like to go slower or faster. We'd love to increase our range and variety of walks but we rely on volunteers. If you are speedy or leisurely, please consider leading a walk. We have twelve "Rural Rambles" PDF booklets describing walks in our region. Following one of these should be easier than planning one from scratch. Dog friendly walks would be welcome if we get volunteers to lead these. We had "Prambles" but the toddlers grew up.


Rural Rambles Booklets

https://waveneyramblers.org.uk/rural_rambles


SPECIAL EVENTS IN THIS PROGRAMME

November - AGM - Committee volunteers needed please - especially Treasurer.

February - Area AGM.

May - South Downs Group Holiday


Navigate to the Start Point

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Footpath Problems

Please report footpath problems to Suffolk County Council:
Website: https://highwaysreporting.suffolk.gov.uk/?type=100&subtype=10010
You will be given a reference number. Please keep this until the problem is solved. If you have any queries with either of these methods or need help, please contact Robert Newell, Waveney Ramblers’ Footpath Secretary: waveneyfootpath@gmail.com

For problems in Norfolk, go to: https://apps.norfolk.gov.uk/HighwaysDefect/ and follow the instructions.


Useful Group Contacts

The Committee: https://waveneyramblers.org.uk/contact


The Ramblers

The Ramblers is a registered charity (England & Wales no. 1093577, Scotland no. SC039799) and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales (no. 4458492).
Registered office: 1 Clink Street, 3rd Floor, London SE1 9DG.