Moderate – 12 miles – Sun 22/6 @10.00am Bungay, The Bigod Way

Welcome 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’ as soon as possible.

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: 12 miles
• Walking Pace: 3.2mph for the above distance
• Terrain: Footpaths, country lanes, woodland trails and some hills
• Required Equipment: Appropriate walking boots/shoes and clothing for the walk and weather conditions, bring plenty of water and snacks/packed lunch.
• Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please keep them on a short lead. Write in the comments if you intend to bring a dog. We walk through some fields with cows.

When & Where
Date: Sunday 22nd June
Start Time: Ready to walk at 10.00am for registration & safety talk
Parking and Meeting Point: Priory Lane Car Park, 27 Priory Lane, Bungay, Norfolk, NR35 1DB. Please car share if you can, put your car sharing offers/requests in the comments.
(See pin in location map below)
Car Park Charges: £5 for all day. Machine takes coins or you can pay via mobile app.
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/bungay/priory-lane-bungay/
End Time: 3.30pm (approximately)
Walk route: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/26335462/bungay-the-bigod-way-12-miles?lat=52.45404&lon=1.41595&zoom=12.5737&style=Leisure&type=2d

Walk Description
Please join me on a 12 mile walk along the Bigod Way which encircles the historic market town of Bungay. We’ll visit Bigod’s Castle before leaving the town to walk along country lanes and footpaths passing through areas of outstanding natural beauty. We’ll walk along parts of the Angles Way and have lunch beside the River Waveney. We then walk through woodland with glimpses of Outney Common and the Waveney Valley before heading back into Bungay.

Approximate Breaks: Please bring your own packed lunch and snacks as required, and plenty of water/drinks to stay hydrated throughout the walk. We’ll stop for lunch by the river, The Silo Café will be open for drinks and cakes.
We’ll stop periodically for drinks and snack breaks throughout the walk.
- Lunch – by River Waveney at 6.6 miles, 30-minute stop.

Walk specific health and safety: We walk through some fields with cattle, but may come across other wild animals en route. If it rains in the days before the walk certain areas may be muddy. We cross a few busy roads, there are a couple of stiles and some short but steep uphill sections.
Ticks may be present at this time of year, so best to check yourself (and your dog, if applicable) at the end of the walk: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1148613/Tick-awareness-A5-leaflet-April-2023.pdf

After the walk: You are welcome to join us for a drink at The Fleece Inn, St Mary's Street, Bungay, NR35 1AX.

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

There are toilets at the car park and some very basic toilet facilities by the lunch stop in The Silo Café.

If you need to use natures toilet whilst walking 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 the back marker know ASAP. Do not try to deal with it by yourself.

• What to do when walking past livestock

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 walk leader or 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.