Tag Archives: Norfolk Walks

Sunday Picture Post: By Woods and Lake

14th October 2023 we hop on a bus to Norwich, and hop off again on the outskirts of the city… we’re going to Whitlingham Country Park. Please join us, it’s such a sunny day… Blinded by the light as we … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Down Berry Lane

25th September 2023 we visit Felbrigg Hall estate, and walk back to town along a full-berried and fungi-studded lane. Enjoy… Such a rich medley of berries, totally amazed me It’s an old lane, as shown by how steep and high … Continue reading

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Sunday Picture Post: A Jacobean House

25th September 2023, second day of our holiday, we hopped on a bus, and ten minutes later the driver dropped us outside the gates of the C17th Felbrigg Hall. Our interest was the estate, which we’d wander around… and then … Continue reading

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk On The Green Side

13th September 2023. After a day of torrential rain, the heatwave that has gripped our little land has finally broken. We venture again into the (formerly hot) interior!!! Bus to Norwich. Bus to Long Stratton. Met Office said excellent visibility, … Continue reading

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Walking Out To The Old Mill

2nd September 2023. Where should we go? I know, across the marshes to the mill. Which takes us through Damgate Carr, and I love that little bit of wet woodland. Let’s go. We bus to Acle… And over the fleet, … Continue reading

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Sunday Picture Post: Summer Down By The Estuary

16th August dawns loud with sun. What better day to walk alongside the estuary. Cooling breezes from the water…or so we hope! So, fill the water bottles and let’s go… But first there’s the common to cross… Tide is high, … Continue reading

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Sunday Picture Post: A Breton Chase

7th August we return to the formerly “forbidden” woods of Costessey, this time as a short-cut to the neighbouring parish. But first, this… We’re hoping to walk along the river Tud which flows through this anciently-held Breton estate but deep … Continue reading

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Sunday Picture Post: Another Norfolk Nook

28th July 2023, the day dawned with an encouraging sky. Strapped on the hikers, hopped on the bus, and the second bus. We’re walking from Poringland to Hellington via Framingham Earl and Alpington. Please, you’re welcome to join us… Water … Continue reading

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Sunday Picture Post: The Old Ways

In days of old when women were bold and drove their chariots to stir their tribes… yea, 17th July 2023, we’re in Boudica country – Saxlingham, a few miles south of Venta Icenorum. Please, join us as we head away from … Continue reading

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SS Nicholas and Withburga and Scarning Fen

12th July, the day seemed fair. We hopped on a bus, then on another. We were heading into Central Norfolk, to East Dereham, on the outskirts of which lies Scarning Fen. We’ve visited before, but early in the year. The … Continue reading

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