Mini-Weekend Away - Baby Seals in Norfolk (Ramblers Members Only)

Join us for what could be our cutest trip yet – to see baby seals on the Norfolk coast! Come for wild coastal views, thousands of grey seals at Horsey Gap, and an easy Broads walk from England’s most remote station back to the seaside. Enjoy a relaxed late autumn mini weekend away. We’ll stay in the seaside town of Great Yarmouth and aim to eat together in the evenings Sorry not suitable for dogs due to seal protection zones (some exceptions for assistance dogs). See details and Google Form link below to sign up.

Walk leader: Paul - 07974696802

Weekend Details
Friday 28th - 8pm Zaks Yankee Traveller in King Street Great Yarmouth
A meal later in the evening to suit those arriving after work, with huge portions and a good selection of vegan and vegetarian options. If you’re arriving late on Friday, no pressure, join for a quick bite and a drink (their adult milkshakes are great!) or catch up with us on the walk Saturday

Saturday 29th – 10:00am, Seal spotting Walk at Horsey Gap & Winterton (approx. 10 miles)
We walk along the coast from Winterton to Horsey Gap, where the main seal watching opportunities are. We’ll also explore some of the nearby countryside, including a possible pub stop and a ruined church. Bring a packed lunch. Mostly flat coastal/Broads paths, sand/dunes, with plenty of photo stops!

Saturday Evening

• Meal - V-Namese on St Peter's Road, Vietnamese Asian Fusion. They have suggested a set menu.
• Post meal Pub - We visit Blackfrias Tavern, CAMRA's best cider pub of 2025, which has a great range of Beers, Ciders, bar games and bar billiards.

Sunday 30th – 10.00 am Norfolk Broads Walk- Berney Arms to Great Yarmouth (~6 miles)
Meet Great Yarmouth railway station, I'll organise a group ticket nearer the time.
We’ll take the 10.17am train to Berney Arms, one of England’s most remote railway stations with no road access. We’ll follow the River Yare and the Weaver's Way and Wherryman's Way through the Norfolk Broads back to Great Yarmouth.
Due to a lack of luggage storage facilities in GY, if drivers are happy for members travelling by public transport to leave bag(s) in cars while we are on the walk, it would be appreciated.

Booking (16 places, members only)

1. RSVP on Meetup (click Attend; if full, Join waitlist) [or contact me]
2. Book your accommodation (see ideas below)
3. Complete this Google form to confirm dietary needs, contact details to secure your place on the trip and arrange to pay meal deposits ( I'll remind you if you haven't done so a couple weeks after your meetup RSVP and may give your place to somone on the waitlist if you don't respond)
   Please update your RSVP with as much notice as possible if plans change so someone on the waitlist can join.

Accommodation
Once you have booked onto this weekend away on Meetup, please make your own arrangements for accommodation. To be based within walking distance of the evening meal locations, some options are:

• There are many Airbnb's - check the reviews carefully!
• The Chequers Guest House - Book direct, they have availability
• Willows Guest House
• Diadem Hotel - Formerly The Shrewsbury Guest House
• There are two Premier Inns in the town - 20+ minutes from the restaurants

Transport
Great Yarmouth is approx. 160 miles from High Wycombe, typically taking between 3 and 3.5 hours to drive.

Any questions?
If you've not been to a CYW weekend away before, they are a great chance to explore somewhere new and to spend some time socialising with other members of the group.
If you have any questions about the weekend, please send me a message.

About Chiltern Young Walkers
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This weekend is shamelessly copied and adapted from fellow young Ramblers group Stag Walkers weekend last year - they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery (photos taken on that trip!)