Moderate-12 miles-Sun 11/10@9:45am Horsford & Horsham 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: MODERATE Distance: 12 miles Walking Pace: 3.2 mph for the above distance Terrain: Mostly flat with some gentle slopes 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: Sunday 11th October Start Time: Ready to walk at 9:45am for registration & safety talk Parking: Horsford Village Hall Car Park, Holt Road, HORSFORD, NR10 3DN or surrounding side streets. Parking What3Words: touched . regularly . surprised Car Park Charges: Free Meeting Point: Horsford Village Hall Car Park Meeting Point W3W: As above End Time: 3:30pm (Approximately) Walk Description Please join us on a 12-mile walk starting from Horsford Village Hall, taking in the lovely villages of Newton St. Faith and Horsham St. Faith. We will make our way through Horsford along quiet lanes and footpaths, with our first break at All Saints’ Church. We will then continue through Newton St. Faith and on to Horsham St. Faith, where we will stop for lunch at St. Mary’s and St. Andrew’s Church. The church’s rood screen and pulpit are particularly noteworthy, with their surviving painted panels offering a fascinating glimpse into the religious art and craftsmanship of the period. After lunch, we will pass “The Clink”, a Grade II listed 18th-century village lock-up built into the precinct wall of the ancient priory. We will then continue past our delightful post-walk drink stop, better known as The Black Swan. The final part of the walk takes us back through Newton St. Faith, returning to Horsford via St. Helena Mill, a five-storey red-brick corn mill, before bringing us back to the start. Please note there are public toilets at the Horsford Village Hall car park, which are adjacent to the children's play area and the Baby Bean Coffee kiosk. There are also toilets and opportunities to refill water bottles at both church stops. We look forward to welcoming you on what promises to be an enjoyable walk through some lovely Norfolk villages. 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 7.5 miles - 30 minutes lunch break Walk specific health and safety: There are stiles and sheep on this route, and some road crossings as well as some brief walking along pavements. If it rains in the days before the walk certain areas may be muddy. At the time of recceing, all footpaths were clear with one very small section of brambles and nettles. After the walk: You are welcome to join us for a post hike drink at The Black Swan Inn, 25 Norwich Road, Horsham St. Faith, NORWICH, NR10 3HJ, What3Words: peanut . rescue . silly 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].