Walks and Events from April 27th 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 27 AprBure Park   More Information  OL 40 - 8.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet David at Great Yarmouth, Bure Park, Caister Road
TG 52118 10184   fans.cheeks.shift   NR30 4AS    07500 352615
Picnic lunch No Dogs
 

Wed 30 AprWoodton and Hedenham   More Information  OL 40 - 5.6 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Paul B at Woodton Village Hall, Hempnall Road
TM 28961 94010   neon.stall.emerald   NR35 2NH    07798 630663
No Dogs
 

Sun 4 MayBenhall and Great Glenham   More Information  X 212 - 10.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Debbie at Benhall, St Mary's Church, Deadman's Lane
TM 37233 61899   dote.river.plodding   IP17 1JL    07905 948884
No Dogs
 

Wed 7 MayWesthall Area   More Information  X 231 - 5.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Tony at Westhall, Racehorse, Wangford Rd, Mill Common
TM 40843 81745   foggy.shuttle.bridges   IP19 8RQ  01986 875694  07836 719163
No Dogs
 

Fri 9 MayGroup Holiday - South Downs   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. No Dogs
 

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. No Dogs
 

Sun 11 MayLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Sun 11 MayChichester Ship Canal, Mostly Disused   More Information  X 185, 196, 197 OL 03, 08, 29, 33 - 3.8, 7.1 or 8.5 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 almost no canal traffic, this is now a wildlife haven.
Options
1) 3.8 mile short towpath walk.
2) 7.1 mile full towpath walk.
3) 8.5 mile full towpath walk and return via the estuary.

No Dogs
 

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. No Dogs
 

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. No Dogs
 

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. No Dogs
 

Wed 14 MayMettingham   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Norman at Mettingham Lay-by, B1062, 500 metres east of the Tally Ho Tea Rooms (closed)
TM 36438 90031   commander.flipper.tanked   NR35 1TL    07421 470683
No Dogs
 

Thu 15 MayIsle of Wight Brading, 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. No Dogs
 

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. No Dogs
 

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. No Dogs
 

Sun 18 MayLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

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. No Dogs
 

Wed 21 MayLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Sun 25 MayLeiston Two Abbeys   More Information  X 212 - 10.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Graham at Sizewell, (temporarily free), Limited free road parking
TM 47505 62886   when.unicorns.hikes   IP16 4UH    07986 184716
Picnic lunch No Dogs
 

Wed 28 MayBrooke, Alpington and Howe   More Information  X237, OL 40 - 5.7 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Paul B at Brooke Village Hall, Norwich Road
TM 28533 99223   condition.homing.hologram   NR15 1AB    07798 630663
No Dogs
 

Sun 1 JunCoach Trip Sept 14 - Deadline Two   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       

Final decision date to commit to this event. More details TBC.

No Dogs
 

Sun 1 JunBeccles Dell to Geldeston   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 8 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet David at Beccles, Dell Car Park, Bungay Road. Additional parking in Ringsfield Road.
TM 41812 89984   likes.gravy.dolls   NR34 9LZ    07500 352615
Picnic lunch No Dogs
 

Wed 4 JunIken and a Roman and Iron Age Reconstruction   More Information  X 212 - 5.2 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Neil at Iken Cliff, Car Park
TM 40011 56255   hazy.superhero.perky   IP12 2EN    07411 811093
Plough and Sail, Snape No Dogs
 

Sun 8 JunLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Wed 11 JunGillingham, Boathouse Hill and Dunburgh   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 5.2 Miles
Meet Peter C at Gillingham, Three Churches, Church Road off A146
TM 41147 92099   filled.nylon.short   NR34 0ED    07974 782061
No Dogs
 

Sun 15 JunLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Wed 18 JunLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Sun 22 JunLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Wed 25 JunLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Sun 29 JunLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Wed 2 JulLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Sun 6 JulLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Wed 9 JulLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Sun 13 JulLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Wed 16 JulLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Sun 20 JulLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Wed 23 JulLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Wed 30 JulLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Thu 7 AugCommittee Meeting   More Information  
 19:00 pm  Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Meet at Sue's house.
 

Wed 27 Aug50th Anniversary Event   More Information   - 4 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Emma at N/A,
       07550 078569 Evenings only

50th Anniversary - by Sandy Toes - Walk and picnic

No Dogs
 

Sun 31 AugMetfield   More Information   - 10.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Jane at To Be Confirmed,
       07881 405784
No Dogs
 

Sun 14 SepCoach Trip Long Melford-Clare   More Information   - 10 or 6 tbc Miles
Meet Margaret W at N/A,
       07914 057678
More details coming soon. £25 guesstimate. Open to family, friends and non walkers. No Dogs
 

Sun 9 NovRemembrance Sunday Wreath and Walk   More Information   - 5.5 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

Wed 19 NovAGM and Walk   More Information   - 4 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet TBC at N/A,
       
 

Wed 3 DecChristmas Lunch TBC   More Information  
 13:15 pm  Meet N/A at N/A,
       
No Dogs
 

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

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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


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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.