EASY-5.5 miles-Sun 13/09@10am City Walk with brunch

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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: EASY
• Distance: 5.5 miles
• Walking Pace: 2.8 mph for the above distance
• Terrain: Mostly flat.
• Surface: Footpaths and riverside walk
• Required Equipment: Appropriate footwear and clothing for the event and weather conditions.
• Dogs: Probably not ideal for this walk unless you are not going into the restaurant

When & Where
Date: Sunday 13th September
Start Time: Ready to walk at 10am for registration & safety talk
Parking: NCP station car park or at shopping complex at Riverside.
Parking What3Words: cage. habit. hope
Car Park Charges: £10 at NCP or free in shopping complex on Riverside.
Meeting Point: Entrance of railway station
Meeting Point W3W: soak. stiff. loaded
End Time: 2pm (approximately)

Walk Description

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE TO 13th AS IT IS NORFOLK RUN ON 6th
Please join me on a city walk starting at Norwich Railway Station.

We will walk along the river and then go up to Ketts Heights for a superb view over Norwich. We will then walk to the spot outside the prison for more views of the city. Walking down from there, we go up into Mousehold and walk through NR3 to Magdalen Street where we rejoin the river path at Fye Bridge.

As it is National Heritage Open Day we may take a brief stop at Pull’s Ferry and Dragon Hall as they are both open to the public.

We will walk through the Cathedral grounds, along King Street and arrive at the Rivolo Lounge for brunch. If you prefer, you can bring your own lunch to eat by the river.

The walk ends here just a few minutes walk from the station.
You need to indicate by messaging me or in the comments below if you would like me to reserve you a space for lunch.

Approximate Breaks: As the walk is short there won't be any breaks.

Walk specific health and safety: Please note there is some road walking along pavements and we will cross a couple of busy roads. There are no stiles/cattle on this route. At the time of recceing, all footpaths were clear and there were no thistles and brambles.

After the walk: The plan is to have brunch at the Revelo lounge for those who would like to join us. If you wish to come please indicate in the comments or message me directly so I can reserve a place.

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.