Moderate-10 miles-Sat 17/10@9:45am Coast & Countryside Loop - Sheringham

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• Grade: MODERATE
• Distance: 10 miles
• Walking Pace: 3mph for the above distance
• Terrain by: A mix of flat with some gentle slopes and small hills
• Surface: Mostly country footpaths, with a little bit of road walking
• 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: Saturday 17th October
Start Time: Ready to walk at 9:45am for registration & safety talk
Parking: East Cliff NNDC Car Park, 6 Vista Ct, Sheringham NR26 8BN.
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Car Park Charges: £11.00
Meeting Point: East Cliff NNDC Car Park
Meeting Point W3W: As above
End Time: 2pm (Approximately)

Walk Description
Please join us for a lovely 10 mile circular walk combining beautiful coastal views, peaceful countryside, open fields, woodland and the stunning Sheringham Park.

We’ll start from the car park near the coast before making our way up Beeston Bump, where we’ll be rewarded with lovely views and a great viewpoint from the top.

From there, we’ll head inland through woodland and towards Stone Hill, continuing through fields and countryside. At around 3 miles, we’ll stop for a short 5 minute break before carrying on towards Sheringham Park.

We expect to arrive at Sheringham Park at around 6 miles, where we’ll take a 20 minute lunch break and have some time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

After lunch, we’ll continue through Sheringham Park before making our way back towards the coast. The final part of the walk will take us along the cliff tops, with more beautiful sea views before we return to the car park.

Approximate Breaks: Please bring your own packed lunch and snacks as required, and plenty of water/drinks to stay hydrated throughout the walk.

• 3 miles - 10 minute drink/snack break
• 6 miles - 30 minutes lunch break

Walk specific health and safety:
We will need to cross the A148 twice during the walk. This is a busy road, so we’ll take extra care and cross together as a group.
The route is mainly flat, although there are around three small hills. I’ll wait at the top of each hill to allow everyone to catch up and regroup.
There was cattle on this route when I recced. 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 drink after the walk at The Crown, E Cliff, Sheringham, Cromer NR26 8BQ
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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.