Tag Archives: Norfolk Walks

Sunday Picture Post: The Old Ways

Posted on August 20, 2023 by crispina kemp

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

Posted on August 13, 2023 by crispina kemp

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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Sunday Picture Post: Cool Beneath Trees

Posted on July 30, 2023 by crispina kemp

Where to go when, the last day of June, the forecast says hot? Two buses out of town to the small village of Attlebridge, on the River Wensum. Please come along… River Wensum west of Norwich Attlebridge church stands proud … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Down By Upton Way

Posted on July 23, 2023 by crispina kemp

24th June. Met Office forecast a blistering day. But if we go early… and we don’t go too far… We opt for Upton, a short walk across the fields from Acle, and we can bus to there. Make sure you’ve … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: England’s Green and Pleasant Land

Posted on July 9, 2023 by crispina kemp

8th June, after 2 separate buses we reach the Norfolk village of Brooke, and pick up a footpath on its outskirts. Please, do come along with us. The path leads us across arable fields, the crops beautiful in their shades … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: A Walk To The Woods

Posted on July 2, 2023 by crispina kemp

3rd June 2023, we catch a bus, and another, to take us to the small town of Long Stratton, from where we walk the lanes to the ancient woodland of Tyrrell’s Wood. Do come with us. It’s a wonderfully sunny … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Painting With Light

Posted on June 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

This isn’t our first visit to Whitlingham Country Park, in fact it’s a favourite. But we usually time our visits to capture the gold and copper of autumn, and the blooming of an amazing variety of fungi. But with the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Beside the Yare

Posted on June 18, 2023 by crispina kemp

17th May 2023, we head out to a new destination. Marston Marshes is a 26ha nature reserve on the floodplain of River Yare on the outskirts of Norwich. We’re excited. We’re used to grazing marshes, but this is different. Very … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: After the Rain (Part 2)

Posted on June 11, 2023 by crispina kemp

13th May, after many days of persistent heavy rain we take a chance and walk the “wetlands” from Acle to Halvergate, and back. The old parish of Tunstall has diminished much in size and now is combined with Halvergate. The … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: After the Rain (Part 1)

Posted on June 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

13th May dawned bright and dry after a week of persistent heavy rain. We discussed, shall we change our plans to walk Acle to Halvergate and back, which involved crossing Acle grazing marsh. Nah, we’d take a chance on finding … Continue reading →

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