Moderate-11 miles-Sun 25/10@9:45am Goodies to Fritton and Shelton

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Grade: MODERATE
Distance: 11 miles
Walking Pace: 3 mph for the above distance
Terrain: Mostly flat with some gentle slopes, few stiles
Surface: Mostly country footpaths, with some 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: Sunday 25th October
Start Time: Ready to walk at 9:45am for registration & safety talk
Parking: Goodies Food Hall, Frenchs Farm Wood Lane, Pulham Market IP21 4XU.
Parking What3Words: prancing . sweat . debt
Car Park Charges: Free
Meeting Point: Goodies Food Hall Car Park
Meeting Point W3W: As above
End Time: 2pm (Approximately)

Walk Description
Please join me on an 11 mile walk through the South Norfolk Countryside. Goodies Food Hall have kindly given us permission to park in their carpark where we shall begin the walk.

We will walk through Tyrrel's wood and then follow part of the Boudicca Way. Once we reach Fritton we will have a short break for a snack.

We will then set off out into the fields and through several wooded sections. At around 8 miles we shall reach Shelton Church where we shall stop for some lunch. After lunch we make our way back towards Goodies where we can all enjoy a well earned hot drink and cake!

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 - 15 minute drink/snack break
8 miles - 30 minutes lunch break

Walk specific health and safety: There are a few stiles along the route, and there are a couple of trees which have fallen across the path in the woods which require you to step up and over them. There is also a fence that either needs climbing over or you can get round it through a small gap.

After the walk: Please join me at Goodies for a hot drink and cake! It would be rude not to go in and check out their goods! IP21 4XU, What3Words: prancing . sweat . debt

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 [email protected].