Moderate - 11 miles - Sun 04/10 @9:45am Bacton Wood

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: 11 miles Walking Pace: 3.2mph for the above distance Terrain: Woodland footpaths, country lanes and canal path. 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 4th October Start Time: Ready to walk at 9:45am for registration & safety talk Parking: Bacton Wood, Plaintation Road NR28 9UE (See pin in location map below) Parking What3Words: ///aimlessly.data.carefully Car Park Charges: Free parking Meeting Point: At above car parking Meeting Point W3W: As above End Time: 3pm (Approximately) Walk Description Please join me on an 11 mile walk from Bacton Wood near North Walsham. Details to follow. Approximate Breaks: Please bring your own packed lunch and snacks as required, and plenty of water/drinks to stay hydrated throughout the walk. 3.8 miles - 20 minute drink / snack break 8 miles - 30 minutes lunch break Walk specific health and safety: There are no stiles/cattle on this route. If it rains in the days before the walk certain areas may be muddy. After the walk: You are welcome to join us for a drink at a pub TBC. 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 There are no toilets at the car park or on the route. Please let the back-marker know if you need to use nature's toilet 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].