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Walks and Events from December 21st 2024     Print or Save as PDF


Please check for additions, cancellations or changes before setting out.
https://waveneyramblers.org.uk/programme

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


Thu 26 DecDunwich Figure of Eight - Boxing Day   More Information  X 231 - 5 or 9 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Emma at Dunwich Forest, Fire Road 43, Frederick's Mount
TM 46138 71224   snoozing.ripples.defected   IP17 3ED    07550 078569 Evenings only
Picnic back at the cars in case it's cold, wet or windy. 5 miles before lunch. Optional additional 4 miles after lunch. Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 29 DecHaddiscoe to Thurlton including Thorpe Marshes   More Information  OL 40 - 8 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Emma at Haddiscoe Cut Bridge Layby, Station Road, off A143
TM 45260 98941   defeated.cushy.gift   NR31 9JA    07550 078569 Evenings only
Please bring a picnic lunch. Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 1 JanDunwich Woods   More Information  X 231 - 5.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Chris at Dunwich Forest, Fire Road 43, Frederick's Mount
TM 46138 71224   snoozing.ripples.defected   IP17 3ED  01502 714812  07305767807
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 5 JanMid Suffolk Path - Eye and Billingford   More Information  X 230 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet David at Billingford, Lay-by, off A143 near Horseshoes
TM 16551 78628   trouser.majors.list   IP21 4HL  01502 475188  
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 8 JanOulton Area   More Information  X 231, OL 40 - 5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Margaret W at Oulton, Saint Michael, Church Lane
TM 51049 93535   navy.discloses.skill   NR32 3JP    07914 057678
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 12 JanHuntingfield   More Information  X 231 - 10 Miles
 10:00 am  Meet Debbie at Huntingfield, Hub, Near the Huntingfield Arms
TM 34206 73818   nanny.noodle.snuggled   IP19 0PU    07905 948884
Picnic lunch Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 15 JanDunwich Heath   More Information  X 231 - 5.5 Miles
 10:30 am  Meet Tony at Dunwich, Beach, Beach Road
TM 47915 70778   premature.merit.flopping   IP17 3EN  01986 875694  07836 719163
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Sun 19 JanLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

Wed 22 JanLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

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 FebLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

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

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

Time and other details to be confirmed.

Registered assistance dogs only. More
 

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

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

Sun 23 FebLeader Needed   More Information  
Meet N/A at N/A,
       
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
 

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.
 

Tue 11 NovRemembrance Day 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


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


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.