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Walks and Events from November 30th 2023     Print or Save as PDF


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https://waveneyramblers.org.uk/programme

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Sun 3 DecDunwich   More Information  X 231 - 9 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Emma at Dunwich, Beach CP, donation please, Beach Road
TM 47915 70778   premature.merit.flopping   IP17 3EN    07550 078569 Evenings only
Please bring your own picnic lunch Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 6 DecChristmas Lunch Walk New Start Point   More Information  OL 40 - 5.2 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Roger at Hales and Loddon Cricket Club, Green Road
TM 37463 97043   trouser.incurs.outbound   NR14 6TB  01502 717353  07724 685347

  BOOK YOUR MEAL  

It's OK to do the walk if you are not coming to the lunch.

Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 6 DecChristmas Lunch at the Chedgrave White Horse - PLEASE BOOK   More Information  
 13:00 pm  Meet Sue at Chedgrave White Horse, 5 Norwich Road, Chedgrave
TM 36089 99225   purifier.gazed.torso   NR14 6ND  01502 717353  07724 685347
  BOOK YOUR MEAL  
 

Thu 7 DecCommittee Meeting   More Information  
 19:00 pm  Meet Debbie at N/A,
       07905 948884
 

Sun 10 DecDunwich Forest   More Information  X 231 - 8.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Dunwich, Beach CP, donation please, Beach Road
TM 47915 70778   premature.merit.flopping   IP17 3EN    07411 811093
Picnic lunch Two possible routes. We will not repeat Emma's walk from last week. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 13 DecWestleton Area   More Information  X 231 - 5.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Alison at Westleton, Duck Pond, Baker's Lane
TM 44095 69151   depth.dodging.folds   IP17 3AH  01502 723988  07729 472424
Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sun 17 DecMellis Common to Wickham Skeith   More Information  X 230 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Ann at Mellis Memorial Hall, Mellis Road
TM 09904 74640   denim.cherry.enjoy   IP23 8DW  01379 644736  07907 348480
Bring your own picnic lunch Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 20 DecNorth Lowestoft   More Information  OL 40 - 5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Margaret W at Lowestoft, Whapload Road, Sparrow's Nest
TM 55224 94536   super.loaded.forest   NR32 1UL    07914 057678
Margaret has booked a table at the Spring Tide - ///title.gross.sofa. If you'd like lunch but are not walking, please let Margaret know for the booking. A 5 mile walk, town and coastal, taking in the sea wall and both piers as well as the historic High Street. Mike has offered to lead a shorter walk if anyone would like this. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 27 DecLeader Needed   More Information  

       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 31 DecLowestoft and Oulton Broad   More Information  OL 40 - 8 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Emma at Gunton Cliff, Opposite Heather Road
TM 54957 95013   asset.arrive.years   NR32 4PF    07550 078569 Evenings only
Please bring your own picnic lunch Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sun 31 DecWenhaston and Blackheath   More Information  X 231 - 5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Paul B at Wenhaston, Playing Fields, Narrow lane beside the primary school. Turn left at the pavilion
TM 42535 75220   hiked.piglet.ridge   IP19 9EP    07798 630663
Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 3 JanBath Hills and Outney Common   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 5.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Paul B at Bungay, Roaring Arch Bridge Lay-By, Earsham Dam
TM 32939 89647   tango.breeze.later   NR35 2TA    07798 630663
Rural Rambles Round Bungay - Walk 4 Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sun 7 JanBlundeston   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 9.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Debbie at Oulton Broad, Caldecot Road, West of OB North Train Station
TM 52071 93109   pigs.hits.tonic   NR32 3LP    07905 948884
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 10 JanLeader Needed   More Information  

       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 14 JanPulham St Mary   More Information  X 230, 231 - 10 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 9AT  01379 853857  07881 405784
Please bring your own picnic lunch.

Walking parts of a drovers path and Platinum route.

Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 17 JanWeybread and Harleston   More Information  X 230, 231 - 5.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Tony at Harleston, Grinders Lane, off B1116 South of Harleston
TM 24672 81584   nutrients.forgiving.vegans   IP21 5UB  01986 875694  07836 719163
Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sun 21 JanVolunteer Your Walks - March to June Volunteer to Lead a Walk   More Information  
Meet Neil at N/A,
       07411 811093

 >>>>>>>> Ramblers' Walks Manager Login

We are switching to the "official" Ramblers' method for volunteering walks. There is a quick guide here
 

Sun 21 JanBlythburgh to Walberswick   More Information  X 231 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Graham at Blythburgh, Holy Trinity, Church Lane
TM 45089 75236   curly.tried.jugs   IP19 9LP    07986 184716
Bring your own picnic lunch. The walk will follow the old railway line from Blythburgh to Southwold. Lunch at Walberswick church.  Tour around Walberswick. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 24 JanRingsfield Tavern to Weston   More Information  X 231 - 5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Peter (C) at Ringsfield Tavern, Cromwell Road
TM 41342 87400   indicated.rectangular.powering   NR34 8LR    07974 782061
Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sun 28 JanLeader Needed   More Information  

       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 31 JanLeader Needed   More Information  

       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sat 3 FebSuffolk Area AGM - Walk afterwards   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Margaret W at Oulton Broad, St Marks Church Hall, Bridge Road, car park at rear
TM 52044 92328   cube.palm.area   NR33 9JX    07914 057678
Please bring a picnic lunch. Please park behind the church. There is overflow parking in the pay and display opposite the church. After the AGM and lunch there will be a walk in the local Carlton Marshes and Lake Lothing area.
 

Sun 4 FebLeader Needed   More Information  

       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 7 FebLeader Needed   More Information  

       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 11 FebLeader Needed   More Information  

       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 14 FebLeader Needed   More Information  

       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 18 FebSouthwold and Reydon   More Information  X 231 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Debbie at Southwold Common, near Water Towers, York Road
TM 50305 76280   rooftop.toads.certified   IP18 6TB    07905 948884
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 21 FebLeader Needed   More Information  

       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 25 FebLeader Needed   More Information  

       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 28 FebDunwich Forest   More Information  X 231 - 5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Paul B at Dunwich Forest, Fire Road 43, Frederick's Mount
TM 46138 71224   snoozing.ripples.defected   IP17 3ED    07798 630663
Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 2 MarWaveney Way - Walk 20 - Lowestoft and Ness Point   More Information  OL40 - 8.8 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Lowestoft, Ness Point, Gas Works Road
TM 55529 93816   passes.bill.path   NR32 1XQ    07411 811093
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 16 MarWaveney Way - Walk 19 - Kessingland and Pakefield   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 9.4 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Pakefield, All Saints Road Free Car Park, NR33 0JN
TM 53927 90601   publish.barstool.farmland   NR33 0JN    07411 811093
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sun 24 MarBlythburgh and Walberswick   More Information  X 231 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Debbie at Blythburgh, Holy Trinity, Church Lane
TM 45089 75236   curly.tried.jugs   IP19 9LP    07905 948884
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 30 MarWaveney Way - Walk 18 - Covehithe and Benacre   More Information  X 231 - 9.4 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Covehithe, Saint Andrew's Church, Mill Lane
TM 52292 81840   cries.marriage.signal   NR34 7JJ    07411 811093
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 13 AprWaveney Way - Walk 17 - Reydon and Wrentham   More Information  X 231 - 9.4 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Reydon, St Margarets, Wangford Road. Park away from church.
TM 49206 78184   jelly.look.steadier   IP18 6PB    07411 811093
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 27 AprWaveney Way - Walk 16 - Southwold and Reydon   More Information  X 231 - 6 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Southwold Common, near Water Towers, York Road
TM 50305 76280   rooftop.toads.certified   IP18 6TB    07411 811093
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 11 MayWaveney Way - Walk 15 - Walberswick   More Information  X 231 - 5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Walberswick, Beach, Ferry Road
TM 50038 74858   passions.positive.fattening   IP18 6TL    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 25 MayWaveney Way - Walk 14 - Wenhaston East   More Information  X 231 - 10.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Wenhaston, Playing Fields, Narrow lane beside the primary school. Turn left at the pavilion
TM 42535 75220   hiked.piglet.ridge   IP19 9EP    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 8 JunWaveney Way - Walk 13 - Halesworth to Wenhaston   More Information  X 231 - 8.6 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Wenhaston, Playing Fields, Narrow lane beside the primary school. Turn left at the pavilion
TM 42535 75220   hiked.piglet.ridge   IP19 9EP    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 22 JunWaveney Way - Walk 12 - Wissett and Halesworth   More Information  X 231 - 8.2 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Wissett, St. Andrews Church, Lodge Lane
TM 36558 79325   sidelined.love.proposals   IP19 0JG    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 13 JulWaveney Way - Walk 11 - Saint James and Wissett   More Information  X 231 - 8.8 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Wissett, St. Andrews Church, Lodge Lane
TM 36558 79325   sidelined.love.proposals   IP19 0JG    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 27 JulWaveney Way - Walk 10 - Saint Margaret and James   More Information  X 230, 231 - 8.6 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Saint James, South Elmham, Village Hall, Saint James Lane
TM 31990 81042   stiletto.minute.hike   IP19 0HS    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 10 AugWaveney Way - Walk 9 - Flixton   More Information  X 230, 231 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Homersfield, Lay-By, B1062
TM 28707 85757   crinkled.brave.gamer   IP20 0EX    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 24 AugWaveney Way - Walk 8 - Bungay South   More Information  X 231 - 6.25 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Bungay, Hillside Road West, B1062. Street parking in lay-by
TM 33752 88760   polishing.curly.paddlers   NR35 1RF    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Wed 4 SepHenham Park   More Information  X 231 - 5.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Neil at Henham Park, To Be Confirmed
TM 45228 77778   lakeside.relieves.hazel   NR34 8AQ    07411 811093

By kind permission of Henham Park. More details nearer the time.

Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 7 SepWaveney Way - Walk 7 - Shipmeadow and Mettingham   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 8.3 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Shipmeadow, Lay-By, Near Viewpoint Mews, B1062
TM 37823 89999   croaking.coolest.harmony   NR34 8HT    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Fri 13 SepSouth Downs - Proposed Group Holiday   More Information  
Meet N/A at South Downs,
       

This is just a proposal.
Sat 14th to Sun 22nd.
The 13 walks have not been researched and need to be pruned down to 6 or 9.
Leaders are needed to recce and lead.
 

Sat 5 OctWaveney Way - Walk 6 - Waveney River   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 8 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Beccles, Dell Car Park, Bungay Road
TM 41812 89984   likes.gravy.dolls   NR34 9PH    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 19 OctWaveney Way - Walk 5 - Oulton Broad to Beccles - Train Walk   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Beccles, Railway Station, Station Road
TM 42611 90504   dining.cities.merge   NR34 9QJ    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All
Catch the 10:24 train to Oulton Broad.
Please check these details on the day Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 2 NovWaveney Way - Walk 4 - Carlton Marshes   More Information  OL 40 - 7.2 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Lowestoft, Normanston Park, Peto Way
TM 53142 93386   they.manage.lunch   NR32 2QB    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 16 NovWaveney Way - Walk 3 - Somerleyton   More Information  OL 40 - 9.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Somerleyton, The Old Post Office, The Street. Park in the road.
TM 48492 97312   megawatt.ooze.september   NR32 5PU    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 30 NovWaveney Way - Walk 2 - Gunton Corton Blundeston   More Information  OL 40 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Gunton, North Beach Car Park, Links Road
TM 55078 95280   family.crowned.trees   NR32 1UY    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

Sat 14 DecWaveney Way - Walk 1 - Oulton Broad and Ness Point   More Information  OL40 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Neil at Lowestoft, Ness Point, Gas Works Road
TM 55529 93816   passes.bill.path   NR32 1XQ    07411 811093
Waveney Way Booklet: PDF Booklet All Registered assistance dogs only please.
 

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


Join Ramblers

https://ramblers.org.uk


No Internet?

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

September - North Norfolk Group Holiday

November - AGM - Committee volunteers needed please.


Navigate to the Start Point

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OS Explorer map numbers are shown before the walk milage.
Click the grid reference to launch Google Maps to 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.