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Dersingham Walking Group ...

The Dersingham Walking Group was founded in 2005 to provide people from the village with the opportunity to enjoy guided country walks in the area. There is at least one walk each month, usually on the second Wednesday, with full details given in Village Voice and on this website. Each walk has a leader and is usually between 4 and 5 easy miles taking a couple of hours or so. Why not get some fresh air, exercise and enjoy our wonderful countryside, you'll be in good company!

Our Next Walks...

The letters and numbers in the Start Point description, for example TF672374, give the Ordnance Survey grid reference for the location. You can see the start point on a map by visiting GridReferenceFinder.com and entering the grid reference there.

Wednesday March 27 2.00pm
Back to summer time starts today. A suburban walk of about 4 miles around the Reffley area with woods, river, muntjack and a supermarket to entertain you. Start point is the NW corner of the S Wootton ASDA car park TF651 223. Leader Tony Bubb 01485 542638.

Wednesday April 10 2.00pm
Starting at the big layby in Ingoldisthorpe, near the crossroads, we will walk down to the path of the old railway line before continuing to Snettisham for a circuit around Ken Hill woods. Returning to Snettisham village the route can either be back along the Jubilee Trail railway path, or along the main road. About 4.5 miles, start point TF 683 324. Leader Stephen Martyn 01485 541333.

Wednesday April 24 2.00pm
A wander around Gayton Thorpe today traversing tracks and paths with some good views. Start point next to the church TF 744186. Leader Tony Bubb 01485 542638.

Wednesday May 8 2.00pm
A circular tour of Castle Rising, including some of the extensive woodlands of Ling Common. There is the option of a visit to the tearooms at Castle Rising after the walk. Start Point the Unique car park in the centre of Castle Rising, TF 667 347. About 4 miles. Leader: Stephen Martyn 01485 541333.

Wednesday May 22 2.00pm
We have got such lovely woods around us filled with beautiful trees, wild flowers and Rhododendrons that it would be a shame not to visit them as the seasons progress. Brian will once again lead us through the glades and bowers on a 4 ish mile walk. Start point is the car park on Heath Rd. TF686298. Leader Brian Eldridge 01485 540862.

Thursday (note change of day for this walk only) June 13th 2.00pm
A walk around Ringstead downs which was part of the Le Strange estate, it has a chalk pit which is almost like an amphitheatre with picnic benches in the centre. Just to mention that there are cows roaming the downs to help keep unwanted growth down but they are used to people walking by. Start point is the St Mary's Old Hunstanton Church car park TF688420 (a small fee to park), The walk is approximately 4 miles. Leader Brett Thomas 07801 095510.

photo of the group near Appleton walking group on the beach walking group at Sandringham

Country walking is a real joy, and it's good for you ...

There's nothing like a good country walk to both relax and energise you at the same time. It's a real pleasure to just be out in the fresh air, and the health benefits are well known. Fortunately in Dersingham we have nearby access to some of the best country and coast walking in East Anglia, with many excellent routes starting right in the village.

The Dersingham Walking Group has a team of experienced leaders one of whom guides each of our walks. We are always looking to expand the number of leaders, so if you would like to join us please get in touch. Training is provided and we can also suggest suitable walks if necessary.

Speaking of walking routes, Cliff Jordan runs an excellent website called Whiffler's Walks which catalogues a large number of local walks. You can find a link to Cliff's website below. Look forward to seeing you with your boots on!

whiffler's walks website, with many local routes