Shouldham Warren to Bilney Woods

Photos from Thursday’s lovely 7 1/2 miles walk from Shouldham Warren to Bilney woods led by Judith B. There were 12 on the walk.

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Wensum Wander

A wander along the River Wensum in the sunshine was enjoyed on Saturday by 15 walkers, 12 King’s Lynn Ramblers and 3 from the Norwich area. The 5 mile circular walk led by Chris culminated in tea and cake at the Old Dairy Stanfield.

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Merton Dafodils

On a bright sunny March morning 16 King’s Lynn Ramblers took to the paths, tracks and roads of Merton to see the vast number of dafodils surrounding the village. The 5.5 mile circular walk led by Ray & Chris had grand views overlooking Merton Hall from the church grounds followed by the return route along Peddars Way avoiding gunfire from the MOD Army training grounds.

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Old Hunstanton and Ringstead Downs

Ringstead Downs Chalk Pit

Elevenses’ at Ringstead Downs chalk pit on the King’s Lynn Ramblers bench. Although the weather forecast was not good, 7 ramblers turned out for the 5.5 mile circular walk around Old Hunstanton, Ringstead Downs and Ringstead. Two new walkers, Kate and David joined the leaders Ray and Chris in the rain along with Geoff, Peter and Angela. Tea, coffee and cake after the walk always compensates for bad weather.

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Litcham Snowdrop Walk

On a sunny Saturday morning in February 17 King’s Lynn Ramblers joined Ray the leader on a 5 mile circular walk circumnavigating East Lexham Hall to admire the vast quantity of snowdrops. Unfortunately the snowdrops were past their best but tea and coffee at The Old Dairy made the trip worthwhile.

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Shouldham Warren / Oxborough and Gooderstone

Some photos taken on Thursday 15th Feb on Lynne’s 6 miles walk at Oxborough to Gooderstone. It was a lovely warm day.

Some photos taken on Kenny’s 6.9 miles walk around Shouldham Warren on February 10th. There were 7 of us including 3 new walkers on this lovely walk in the sunshine

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Wells and Holkham

Caroline led a six mile walk from Wells through the Holkham Estate and back along the beach Via the beach cafe to wells. Eighteen walkers enjoyed the February sunny Saturday morning, very mild for this time of year.

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Two Rivers

River Ouse, King’s Lynn
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Lynford

A couple of photos taken on Kenny’s 6 1/2 mile walk at Lynford Arboretum There were only 5 of us on a lovely sunny morning and everybody really enjoyed the walk after which some stopped for a snack at the shepherds baa café.

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Leziate

A couple of photos from Thursday’s 5.8 miles walk. Kenny led this lovely walk from Leziate village hall in the morning. There were a total of 8 walkers.

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Tuesday Christmas Lunch

After a 4.7 mile circular walk led by Chris from Heacham Manor to Hunstanton and back, 48 King’s Lynn Ramblers sat down to a three course Christmas lunch at the Mulberry Restaurant, Heacham Manor Hotel. On completion of the meal a sing along was organised and led by Hugh Pearce playing his ukulele. A great time was had by all.

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Swaffham & thereabouts

Swaffham Butter Market – Photo by Ray Longman

Thanks to today’s leader Myra, fourteen King’s Lynn Ramblers enjoyed a six mile circular walk in and around Swaffham on a cool but sunny November morning. Swaffham Market being a busy place on a Saturday morning the group stopped at the town Butter Market for short break being careful not to loose anybody. Being Armistice Day, the group stopped at 11:00 for a two minute silence after which the poem ‘The Fallen’ was given by Chris .

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Out of Sedgeford

Sedgeford recreation ground – photo by Caroline

It turned out nice in the end!

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Lynford Forest

Led by Chris, today’s walk at Lynford was attended by 13 King’s Lynn Ramblers. The 6 mile circular walk started at Lynford Stag and encompassed Lynford Hall and Hotel, Lynford Arboretum and the borders of the MOD firing range.

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St Helen’s Trail

Photos from Hugh’s 5 miles walk from at St Helens picnic site Santon  Downham this morning. There were 6 of us on the walk, it stayed dry (most) of the time and everyone really enjoyed the walk.

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Sheringham, Felbrigg & Cromer

Just three King’s Lynn Ramblers survived the 12 mile round trip from Sheringham to Cromer. Chris led 19 walkers on the 8 mile linea walk from Sheringham over Beeston Bump, rising up to Stone Hill and Roman Camp before entering Great Wood to Felbrigg Hall (National Trust). Here we had a one hour lunch break for refreshments and a chance to look around the walled garden and bookshop. After lunch we continued along Weavers Way dropping down into Cromer where the majority of ramblers caught to bus back to Sheringham. The remaining three, after an ice cream, decided to walk back along the beach and coastal path to a well deserved cup of tea in Sheringham.

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Bayfield Estate

Starting at the Wiveton Downs car park, Tuesday’s walk on the Bayfield Estate was led Mic.

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The Wiggenhalls

Saturday 12 August, 15 Ramblers joined Myra for a wiggle around the Wiggenhalls. Passing through pathways thick with blackberry bushes, skirting the side of the Great River Ouse and a quick peak inside a now unused church – of which one of our walkers was married in 58 years ago – it was a very sunny walk.
A question for the group? How many people did I say are  buried in St Mary’s church graveyard in Wiggenhall St Mary the Virgin?

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Lynford Forest & water

Photos from yesterday’s lovely 6.3 miles walk lead by Jacky.

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Sandringham Flower Show 2023

The King’s Lynn Ramblers hosted the Ramblers stand along with Peter James from area at todays Sandringham Flower Show. Organised by Caroline, eight volunteers manned the stand on a rota basis throughout the day. Various acts performed in the arena over the day keeping thousands of spectators entertained.

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Watlington and Magdelen

5 1/2 mile walk led by Hugh & Jane around Watlington & Magladen
We had all sorts of weather including lovely sunshine, strong winds & rain !!!

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Heacham & Hunstanton

12 brave walkers did a circular walk through Heacham and Hunstanton on a hot and breezy day….and managed to resist the temptation of donuts, ice creams and chips along the way! 

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Common……seals

seals at Titchwell – photo by: Ray

Yesterdays walk at Brancaster was led by Chris and attracted eighteen King’s Lynn Ramblers even though it was a chilly June morning. The 5.5 mile circular walk paused for coffee break at Titchwell giving everybody time to view the seals.

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Burnham Thorpe

Another good walk by the Kings Lynn Ramblers led by Caroline. It was 6.1 miles, 10 of us including 94 year old Gordon starting from All Saints Church in Burnham Thorpe. From here we headed into Burnham Overy Staithe towards the coast line and on reaching the coast line we had are short stop here for a drink and a snack. We then walk along the path into the town itself.  After being refreshed we headed back to a different foot path back to out vehicles. A good pace of 2.7 mph was attained.

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50th Anniversary Walk and Hog Roast

Over eighty past and present King’s Lynn Ramblers attended today’s walk and Hog Roast to celebrate 50 years since its inception in 1973. In attendance was James Wild the Conservative MP for North West Norfolk along with Joyce Peart who cut the cake and was a founder member of the King’s Lynn Ramblers and was on the very first walk back in 1973. To complete today’s memorable celebrations we were treated to a variety of up-beat songs from ‘Your Choir’ whose attendance almost matched ours in number. A good time was had by all. Thank you committee.

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Swaffham with Tea and Cake at Campinglands

Photo by: Alan

16 members of the King’s Lynn Ramblers joined Alan for Tea and Cake at the Swaffham Community Centre on Wednesday to celebrate 50 years of walks with the group since its inception. Prior to the celebration tea, a 4 mile walk in and around the town was led by Lynette. Wednesday’s walk is just one of eight during the festival of walks week in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

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Mottisham to Compton Bay circular

Photo by: Jean

Six King’s Lynn Ramblers pausing for a quick drinks break on a circular walk led by Chris on their return leg of a 9 mile walk along the south coastal path on the Isle of Wight. More photos of holiday.

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Freshwater Bay to The Needles circular

22 King’s Lynn Ramblers striding up Tennison Down on route to The Needles followed by a refreshment stop at Alum Bay before retuning to the start at Freshwater Bay. This walk led by Ray was a circular walk of 8 miles and was just one of many walks led by various volunteer leaders over the week whilst on a weeks holiday in the Isle of Wight.

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St Catherine’s Down

Photo by: Gerald Pepper

Several King’s Lynn Ramblers on the long walk at Stenbury Down enjoying far reaching views from Ventnor in the east to The Needles in the west. The St Catherine’s Down walk was led by Ray and finished at 11 miles distance.

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Reffley Wood Bluebells & Wild Garlic

7 walkers set out today with Jon.H. at the helm for a 4 mile wander round Reffley Woods. Proof that good things do come in small packages, this walk was packed with lovely surprises. Ancient Oaks, fledgling Bluebells, deer, swans and a carpet of wild Garlic. The smell was wonderful. 

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There may be Cowslips

What a wonderful sight to see all the cowslips, there have never been so many!!!
There were 17 King’s Lynn Ramblers led by Caroline on a 5.8 mile walk around courtyard farm.

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Roydon Common Circular

Photo by: Nicola

Gathering at Hudson Fen for our walk on Roydon Common led by Chris Feast. It’s a cold and windy April morning but we are in British Summer Time so Ray WILL wear his shorts.

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Oxborough Muddy Walk

Photo by: Kenny

Even though it was raining today 18 walkers had a good walk from Oxborough to Gooderstone and back. It was Lynn’s “First” walk for the Kings Lynn Ramblers and Lynn did a very good job of leading the walk. We started from the village hall at Oxborough and walked along Eastmoor Road and then went along the farm tracks heading towards Gooderstone. Eventually we reached the Swaffham Road at Gooderstone. We then did a right turn into Clarkes Lane and headed for St. Georges Church where we had a short break. After that we headed along The Street heading back towards Oxborough and back to our vehicles. Well done Lynn you had a good turn out for your first walk. Look forward to many more.

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The Wiggenhalls

It was a good walk today with Judith leading. Sadly there was only four of us – but we had a really good time and enjoyed the walk together. Judith started at the Village Hall in Wiggenhall St. Germans and walked along the river bank up to Wiggenhall St. Peter.  We then kept on the river bank till we reached Wiggenhall St. Mary Magdalene where we had a short break in the Church. From there we walked on the farm tracks to get to the relief channel and then walked along the bank of the relief channel till we got back to our vehicles. It was 6.8 miles and Brill!

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Lynford Forest

Lynford Forest – photo by: Sandy
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Ken Hill, Dersingham and Snettisham

Photo by: Jo Taylor

Richard led another 10 Walkers on a circular 13.8 miles route through Snettisham Park and Dersingham before a lunch stop at a RSPB hide to shelter from the keen wind. After a walk along the beach we headed inland to Ken Hill and our finish.

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Lynford Forest and Water

Photos from today’s 6.5 miles walk lead by Jacky. As you can see there was snow on the ground in the car park but it turned out to be really sunny. There were 13 of us altogether. Photos by: Sandy

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Binham & Cockthorne

24 King’s Lynn ramblers, led by Mick, completed a 5.2 mile circular walk in and around Binham

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East Rudham- Syderstone Etc.

17 walkers set out today with Gerald at the helm for a 13 mile circular route. A variety of members from the Kings Lynn / Norwich and the Legstretchers Ramblers were present. Starting from East Rudham heading to Syderstone with a lunch stop at the striking St Mary’s Church dating back to 1180 with its round tower. Then it was off to Syderstone Common and the return journey via Coxford and Broomsthorpe. Sunshine and Snowdrops brightened the way too.

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Walsingham Snowdrops

Today’s snowdrop walk at Walsingham attracted 31 King’s Lynn Ramblers. Led by Chris the 6 mile walk included a walk along the Holy Mile to the Catholic Slipper Chapel returning to view the carpet of snowdrops in the grounds of the Little Walsingham Priory.

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Grimston & Congham

A total of 20 Ramblers set out on today’s walk led by Cliff on his rectangular shaped route. We headed through Hillington village before turning towards Grimston & Grimston Carr passing by its unusually thatched roof Cricket Pavilion. Then it was off to Congham to return via Congham woods. 

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Castle Rising & Babingley

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14 walkers led by Roy & Maureen did a 5 mile circular walk starting from Ling Common,  then across to Castle Rising with a drinks stop at Babingley Bridge. Where Chris quickly organised a game of poo sticks, won by … Continue reading

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Snettisham

Saturday 28 January 2023 and 15 Ramblers set off from St Mary’s church, Snettisham……and yes! 15 made it back!!!!! The walk took us around this pretty village and through Ken Hill……and in the words of Kate Bush….Running Up That Hill…….was not on the agenda….

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Lynford

Photos by: Sandy

Fourteen King’s Lynn Ramblers and two Thetford Ramblers turned up for Chris’s 6.5 mile circular walk from the Lynford Stag through Lynford Woods and Lynford Arboretum returning via the estate church back to the Stag car-park.

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Courtyard Farm, Holme, Old Hunstanton, Ringstead Downs

Photos by: Jo Taylor

A lovely walk of 14 miles was led by Richard today. 8 walkers including two visitors from the Norfolk Legstretchers (Jeremy and Diane), started out near Ringstead, and headed to Old Hunstanton for a breezy walk along the sand to Holme. We then went along the wonderful newly opened coastal path from Holme Observatory to Thornham including a lunch stop on route. It was then time to head inland on the return journey to Ringstead. We also saw the plaque erected in appreciation for the work of Peter Melchett over 40 years creating footpaths around Courtyard Farm enjoyed by many. 

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Around Great Bircham

Photo by: Jo Taylor

11 walkers were led today by Gerald for a 12.5 mile bracing walk round the Birchams. Starting at Great Bircham we walked to Bagthorpe/ Bircham Tofts and Bircham Newton before heading to Fring Church for lunch. We then headed back via the Peddars Way and Great Bircham Windmill where Gerald kindly supplied the group with some lovely cake. The rain was kind and started just as we got back to our cars. 

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Turkey and Tinsel

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With 40 King’s Lynn ramblers booked for pre-Christmas lunch at Briarfields Titchwell a great time was had by all. Prior to the lunch 18 brave walkers completed a 4.5 mile circular walk to the Brancaster Golf Club and back in … Continue reading

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Castle Rising and Roydon Common

Lunch at the chalk pit – photo by Kenny

Above is a photo I took of my First Sunday walk. It was 12.1 mile from Castle rising and Roydon Common, around tracks people don’t usually walk on. There was 9 of us in total with a couple of “New” ones, Eve from Dersingham and Keith from Lincolnshire. it was a good pace of 3.1 mph. Stopping at the chalk pit for lunch.

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Wereham/West Dereham

This lively bunch may look as if they were going nowhere…….but the 7 mile walk took the group, led by Myra, around the quiet villages of Wereham and West Dereham. The route took in St Andrews church with its round tower, a walk along the calm Great Ouse cut off channel and past a small bird sanctuary.

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East Walton Surprise

Bill the farmer of Abbey Farm East Walton took the eight King’s Lynn Ramblers who attended the Tuesday walk on a guided tour of the 500 hectare estate. The tour was arranged by Helen and although the weather was damp and overcast we all had a fabulous informative visit. Thank you Bill.

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