STRENUOUS-16 miles-Sun 12 April @9:45am Felbrigg 'Mountains' Hike

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: STRENUOUS
• Distance: 16 miles
• Walking Pace: 3.5 - 4 mph for the above distance
• Terrain: Hilly (for Norfolk), woodland paths, some steep hills, coastal areas.
• Surface: Mostly country footpaths, some coastal path, farm tracks, and taking in some of Norfolk's highest areas.
• Required Equipment: Appropriate walking footwear and clothing for the event and weather conditions, including plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and snacks/lunch
• Dogs: Dogs must be on a short lead throughout please.

When & Where
Date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Start Time: Ready to walk at 9:45am for registration & safety talk
Parking: Felbrigg Hall car park, off the Cromer Road B1436.
(See pin in location map below)
Parking What3Words: **Trades.crockery.wide**
Car Park Charges: £5 for non NT members, NT members are free. Please consider car sharing to reduce costs.
Meeting Point: On the green outside the cafe area.
End Time: 4.30pm (Approximately)

Walk Description
It that time again! Time for a challenge and to get the blood pumping in our flat Norfolk veins! Please join me for this rather challenging and hilly (for Norfolk) hike, in which we will hike up and down quite a few of Norfolks highest hills, the total gradients come to approx 1140ft - that's a small mountain in geographical terms. We will pass by Felbrigg, Sheringham Park (plus the gazebo if it has been restored), Beeston Bump, Stone Hill, and Roman Camp along the way. This is a hike for people with very good fitness levels, good levels of pace and energy, and not for beginners, so please bear this in mind before signing up, as we will be walking for most of the day.

I am a fairly brisk walk leader, most people know this about me - so please bear this in mind. If you are a very slow walker this may impact on the group as a whole, and it is important to keep everyone together as a group in order that we all get back at the approximated time.

Approximate Breaks: Please bring your own packed lunch and snacks as required, and plenty of water/drinks to stay hydrated throughout the walk. We will stop for 5 minute mini breaks at the tops of the various viewpoints along the way, a longer loo/snack break at Sheringham sea front, and for a longer stop / food at Sheringham park where there are loos.

Walk specific health and safety: There are some stiles/and possible some cattle on this route, dog to be on leads at all times. If it rains in the days before the walk certain areas may be muddy. There are various steep and uneven pathways throughout this walk. We will have to cross the busy A148, and the coast Road twice each during this walk.

After the walk: You are welcome to stop afterwards at Felbrigg cafe for post hike relaxation and additional sustenance in the form of cake and tea, and if dry enough a lay down in a crumpled heap on their lovely lawn.

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.