Leisurely-7 miles-Sun 08/02@10:30am Norwich City

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" 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: LEISURELY
• Distance: 7 miles
• Walking Pace: 3 mph for the above distance
• Terrain: Mostly flat with some gentle slopes
• Surface: Mostly pavements and woodland footpaths, with some road walking
• Required Equipment: Appropriate walking shoes/boots and clothing for the event and weather conditions, including fluids to stay hydrated
• Dogs: Always on a short lead and well-behaved welcome

When & Where
Date: Sunday 8th February
Start Time: 10:30, ready to walk by 10:45am following registration & safety talk
Parking:
Sprowston Retail Park, (closed) Homebase Store, Roundtree Way, Norwich, NR7 9AZ
(See pin in location map below)
Parking What3Words: **bunks.taped.look**
Car Park Charges: Free parking up to 4 hours
Meeting Point: At above car parking
Meeting Point W3W: **bunks.taped.look**
End Time: 1:30pm (Approximately)

Walk Description
Please join us on a 7 mile walk featuring Mousehold Heath and views over Norwich City.

We will make our way from Sprowston Retail Park, around Mousehold Heath, through Lion Wood and to (fortress?) Carrow Road.

Returning via Riverside Walk and through Mousehold Heath back to Sprowston Retail Park.

Approximate Breaks:
No breaks are scheduled on this walk. We will stop as necessary to regroup as required, Please bring your own snacks for on the go, and water/drinks to stay hydrated throughout the walk.

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: Anyone wanting a post hike drink and cake are recommended to head to the Pausa Coffee Shop inside the Dunelm store. NR7 9AZ
What3Words: bunks.taped.look

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