What we’re about
We are a walking group based in Norfolk, run by a lovely team of relaxed, friendly, inclusive volunteers aimed at similar like-minded people.
We tend to have at least one walking event every weekend. Each walking event can be very different in terms of terrain, distance, and walking speed. Please check the details of each event to assess whether it is suitable for you.
Occasionally we also put on more leisurely paced walks, shorter mid-week walks and evening walks, as well as a few much faster paced and challenging walks, and the occasional trips away.
New members are always welcome to come on 3 walks to see what we are like before joining. We hope that you like us and what we do, and if you wish to walk with us after your first 3 free walks, then you need to Join the Ramblers.
When joining the Ramblers, in the second section of the form, under the heading "Your group", choose the "Norfolk Area" then the "Hike Norfolk group". To receive communications from us, you need to provide your email address to Ramblers when you join (and update Ramblers if your email changes).
Please bring your Ramblers membership card or a photo of it to all events as we do periodic checks.
We look forward to seeing you.
All the best from the Hike Norfolk Team.
Upcoming events
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Moderate-11 miles-Sun 18/01@9:45am Long Stratton and Forncett
Leisure Centre, Swan Lane, NR15 2UY, Long Stratton, GBWelcome to Hike Norfolk Ramblers.
IMPORTANT: Whether you are new or a regular, please read this entire event description before signing up. If after signing up you can no longer make it, please edit your rsvp to "Not Going" asap.
Are you fit enough & have the right equipment?
Before signing up, please ensure that you (and your dog if applicable) have the necessary fitness and equipment to complete this walking event safely and as scheduled. If you have any questions, please message the event host or comment.
- Grade: MODERATE
- Distance: 11 miles
- Walking Pace: 3mph for the above distance
- Terrain: Mostly flat with some gentle slopes
- Surface: Mostly country footpaths, some paths are very muddy, small country roads and some pavements
- Required Equipment: Appropriate walking boots and clothing for the event and weather conditions, including plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and snacks/lunch
- Dogs: Always on a short lead and well-behaved welcome
When & Where
Date: Sunday 18th January
Start Time: Ready to walk at 9:45am for registration & safety talk
Parking:
Long Stratton Leisure Centre, Swan Lane, Long Stratton, NR15 2UY
(See pin in location map below)
Parking What3Words: ///trips.doted.relocated
Car Park Charges: Free
Meeting Point: At above car parking
Meeting Point W3W: As above
End Time: 3pm (Approximately)
Walk Description
Please join us on an 11 mile walk through the gentle rolling countryside around Long Stratton towards Forncett.
We will be starting in Long Stratton and quickly entering the quiet countryside, walking across fields towards Forncett St Peter and then almost up to Forncett End. **The cafe stop for lunch is closed on today’s recce so packed lunches are ESSENTIAL. We will then continue back to Long Stratton through country fields and across small country lanes.
Approximate Breaks: Please bring your own packed lunch and snacks as required, and plenty of water/drinks to stay hydrated throughout the walk.
- 4 miles - 15 minute drink/snack break
- 7 miles - 30 minutes lunch break
Walk specific health and safety: There are no stiles/cattle on this route. Some footpaths are muddy so be mindful of wearing appropriate footwear. At the time of recceing, all footpaths were clear.
Other important and useful general information
- Cost
Hike Norfolk are part of the Ramblers Charity so if you are a Ramblers member this event is free. Please bring your membership card or a photo showing your card and membership number to all events as we do spot checks periodically. New members are welcome to try any 3 Ramblers events before joining. You can join here Join the Ramblers. - Guests
If you are a Ramblers member and would like to bring a guest as a potential new member who is not already on meetup, then please either let the host know in advance the name of your guest, either by direct message or by commenting in the event. Guests can come to 3 events before joining. - Toilets
Some of our walks have access to toilets at the start and sometimes on route. However, in the main, it's a case of using nature's toilet. If you wish to use the facilities, please let the back marker know and they will ensure you don't get left behind and allow you to catch up with the group. - If there is an injury or problem during a walk
Please let one of the walk leaders or back marker know asap. Do not try to deal with it by yourself. - What to do when walking past live stock
Try to be as quiet as possible and do not make loud or sudden movements. Always follow the instructions given by the walk leader. - What if I am struggling on a walk?
It is very important that we stay together as a group so please do not allow gaps to form and stay close to the person in front. If the person in front is slowing up and a gap starts forming then please pass them and catch up. If you are struggling for whatever reason please let the nearest leader near you know or let the back marker know asap so that we can help. Never leave the walk without letting a leader know. - Questions
If you have any questions please either message the event host directly (usually the quickest way to get a response), or comment in the event description (2nd quickest), or send an email to hikenorfolk@gmail.com.
20 attendees
Moderate-11 miles-Sun 25/01@9.45am Thursford Snowdrops
Thursford collection, Thursford, Fakenham, GBWelcome to Hike Norfolk Ramblers.
IMPORTANT: Whether you are new or a regular, please read this entire event description before signing up. If after signing up you can no longer make it, please edit your rsvp to "Not Going" asap.
Are you fit enough & have the right equipment?
Before signing up, please ensure that you (and your dog if applicable) have the necessary fitness and equipment to complete this walking event safely and as scheduled. If you have any questions, please message the event host or comment.
- Grade: MODERATE
- Distance: 11 miles
- Walking Pace: 3.2mph for the above distance
- Terrain: Mostly flat with some gentle slopes
- Surface: Mostly country footpaths, with some road walking and pavements
- Required Equipment: Appropriate walking boots and clothing for the event and weather conditions, including plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and snacks/lunch
- Dogs: Always on a short lead and well-behaved welcome
When & Where
Date: Sunday, Jan 25th
Start Time: Ready to walk at 9:45am for registration & safety talk
Parking at the Thursford Collection Car Park, North Lane, Thursford, NR21 0AS
Parking What3Words: guards.settle.enchanted
Car Park Charges: Free
Meeting Point: At Jeremy's, Rosedene, 10, Clarks Lane, Thursford, NR21 0BS
Meeting Point W3W: As above
End Time: 3pm (Approximately)
Walk Description
Please join me for a walk of around 10 or 11 miles starting at my house and taking in the lovely snowdrops in Parr's Wood, Thursford, then moving on though some of the lovely local woods and villages. The route will be worked out nearer the time depending on how much rain/snow there is in the meantime. Afterwards, those that want can come back to mine for tea and cake. If one or two people feel inspired to bake something, that would be marvellous
Approximate Breaks: Please bring your own packed lunch and snacks as required, and plenty of water/drinks to stay hydrated throughout the walk. Bring something to sit on in case we are out in the open
- 3.6 miles - 15 minute drink/snack break
- 6.5 miles - 30 minutes lunch break
Walk specific health and safety: There are no stiles/cattle on this route. If it rains in the days before the walk certain areas may be muddy. At the time of recceing, all footpaths were clear and there were no thistles and brambles.
After the walk: As above, tea and cake at mine - Rosedene, 10, Clarks Lane, Thursford, NR21 0BS
Other important and useful general information
- Cost
Hike Norfolk are part of the Ramblers Charity so if you are a Ramblers member this event is free. Please bring your membership card or a photo showing your card and membership number to all events as we do spot checks periodically. New members are welcome to try any 3 Ramblers events before joining. You can join here Join the Ramblers. - Guests
If you are a Ramblers member and would like to bring a guest as a potential new member who is not already on meetup, then please either let the host know in advance the name of your guest, either by direct message or by commenting in the event. Guests can come to 3 events before joining. - Toilets
Some of our walks have access to toilets at the start and sometimes on route. However, in the main, it's a case of using nature's toilet. If you wish to use the facilities, please let the back marker know and they will ensure you don't get left behind and allow you to catch up with the group. - If there is an injury or problem during a walk
Please let one of the walk leaders or back marker know asap. Do not try to deal with it by yourself. - What to do when walking past live stock
Try to be as quiet as possible and do not make loud or sudden movements. Always follow the instructions given by the walk leader. - What if I am struggling on a walk?
It is very important that we stay together as a group so please do not allow gaps to form and stay close to the person in front. If the person in front is slowing up and a gap starts forming then please pass them and catch up. If you are struggling for whatever reason please let the nearest leader near you know or let the back marker know asap so that we can help. Never leave the walk without letting a leader know. - Questions
If you have any questions please either message the event host directly (usually the quickest way to get a response), or comment in the event description (2nd quickest), or send an email to hikenorfolk@gmail.com.
28 attendees
Moderate-10.5 miles-Sun 01/02@9:45am Barford South & Great Melton
Barford & Wramplingham Village Hall, Chapel St., Barford, NORWICH, NR9 4AB, NORWICH, GBWelcome to Hike Norfolk Ramblers.
IMPORTANT: Whether you are new or a regular, please read this entire event description before signing up. If after signing up you can no longer make it, please edit your rsvp to "Not Going" asap.
Are you fit enough & have the right equipment?
Before signing up, please ensure that you (and your dog if applicable) have the necessary fitness and equipment to complete this walking event safely and as scheduled. If you have any questions, please message the event host or comment.
- Grade: MODERATE
- Distance: 10.5 miles
- Walking Pace: 3mph for the above distance
- Terrain: Mostly flat with some gentle slopes
- Surface: A mixture of country footpaths and roads (with and without pavements)
- Required Equipment: Appropriate walking boots and clothing for the event and weather conditions, including plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and snacks/lunch
- Dogs: Always on a short lead and well-behaved welcome
When & Where
Date: Sunday 1st February
Start Time: Ready to walk at 9:45am for registration & safety talk
Parking:
Barford & Wramplingham Village Hall, Chapel St., Barford, NORWICH, NR9 4AB
(See pin in location map below)
Parking What3Words: mini.makeup.include
Car Park Charges: £1 cash - we can use toilets at village hall
Meeting Point: At above car parking
Meeting Point W3W: As above
End Time: 3pm (Approximately)
Walk Description
Please join us on this lovely 10.5 mile walk featuring Barford, Wramplingham, Pockthorpe, and Great Melton.
We will make our way through Barford, Wramplingham and Pockthorpe via quiet lanes and footpaths, for our first break at Great Melton church. We will then carry on through Beckhithe and loop back round to Great Melton church again for our lunch break.
After lunch we head back through Wramplingham to the start.
Approximate Breaks: Please bring your own packed lunch and snacks as required, and plenty of water/drinks to stay hydrated throughout the walk.
- 4 miles - 15 minute drink/snack break
- 7 miles - 30 minutes lunch break
Walk specific health and safety: There is some road walking and not always pavements. Please be mindful of other road users and if you hear a whistle or shouts of a vehicle, move immediately single file to the same side the leader is on. There are no stiles/cattle on this route. If it rains in the days before the walk certain areas may be muddy. At the time of recceing, all footpaths were clear and there were no thistles and brambles.
After the walk: You are welcome to join us for a post hike drink at The Crazy Cow, Watton Road, Barford, NORWICH, NR9 4AS which is very nearby. What3Words: rationed.fattening.smug.
Other important and useful general information
- Cost
Hike Norfolk are part of the Ramblers Charity so if you are a Ramblers member this event is free. Please bring your membership card or a photo showing your card and membership number to all events as we do spot checks periodically. New members are welcome to try any 3 Ramblers events before joining. You can join here Join the Ramblers. - Guests
If you are a Ramblers member and would like to bring a guest as a potential new member who is not already on meetup, then please either let the host know in advance the name of your guest, either by direct message or by commenting in the event. Guests can come to 3 events before joining. - Toilets
Some of our walks have access to toilets at the start and sometimes on route. However, in the main, it's a case of using nature's toilet. If you wish to use the facilities, please let the back marker know and they will ensure you don't get left behind and allow you to catch up with the group. - If there is an injury or problem during a walk
Please let one of the walk leaders or back marker know asap. Do not try to deal with it by yourself. - What to do when walking past live stock
Try to be as quiet as possible and do not make loud or sudden movements. Always follow the instructions given by the walk leader. - What if I am struggling on a walk?
It is very important that we stay together as a group so please do not allow gaps to form and stay close to the person in front. If the person in front is slowing up and a gap starts forming then please pass them and catch up. If you are struggling for whatever reason please let the nearest leader near you know or let the back marker know asap so that we can help. Never leave the walk without letting a leader know. - Questions
If you have any questions please either message the event host directly (usually the quickest way to get a response), or comment in the event description (2nd quickest), or send an email to hikenorfolk@gmail.com.
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