Walk Diary

Don't forget to bring a packed lunch and something to drink on all walks!

Saturday 4 September. Norwich circular. 7.5 Miles (12km). Grade: Leisurely
Meet at Cambridge station at 10am for the 10:12 departure to Norwich, or at Norwich station at 11:30. This circular walk will take in heathland, riverside and history, all within easy walking distance of Norwich station. We'll start off along the river Wensum before climbing up to Kett's Heights and Mousehold Heath for lunch. The afternoon will see us return to the river and through the back streets of the historic city centre.
Leader: Rich T (07980 315065)

Saturday 11 September. Stowmarket circular - 11mi (18 km). Grade - Moderate
Meet at Stowmarket train station (TM052588, IP14 1RQ) at 10:50 am. We begin by heading South out of Stowmarket along the river Gipping for about 3 miles passing by some woodland. Before Needham Market, we cross the river and head South West and uphill across farmland via a couple of small woods. After Gibbon's Farm we turn North passing by Lady Well and Lower Badley Wood. The route then takes us to Moats Tye, where we will turn back towards Stowmarket going round Bonny Wood. Opportunities for pub stops in Moats Tye and Stowmarket. Catch the 9:43 train from Cambridge, which gets into Stowmarket at 10:44. Return trains leave Stowmarket at 32 minutes past the hour.
Leader: Ian M (07905376210)

September 10th to 12th. Weekend away in the Peak District
Email Rich: thurstonrichard@hotmail.com for details.

Wednesday 15 September. Pub Meet - Salisbury Arms, Tenison Road
From 8pm. New members always welcome. Join us for a drink, meet some of the members and find out more about the group.
Contact: Neil (07812 578627)

Saturday 18th September. Ickworth Park and Gardens. 8 miles (13km).Grade: Leisurely.
Meet in the Ickworth House car park at 11.00. IP29 5QE. This is a parkland and ancient woodland walk taking in Ice House Hill, the River Linnet, the Obelisk, Fairy Lake, the main drive and a picnic lunch. Join me after the walk for a cream tea and a stroll around the magnificent gardens. There is also the opportunity to view the house. Note that there's an entrance fee for the Park and Gardens entrance of £4.65 per person (National Trust members free).
Leader: Matt S (07747 048735)

Saturday 25 September. Cambridge Monopoly Walk. Variable, about 6 Miles (9.5km). Grade: Leisurely
Meet outside King's College (TL448584) on King's Parade, Cambridge at 10:30am. This is a fun themed walk taking in the well-known (and some lesser-known) sights of Cambridge. We'll divide into teams of 4 or 5 to visit as many sights as we can before lunch. Bonus points for those with initiative. Each team will need a camera, so please bring one if you can.
Leader: Rich T (07980 315065)

Sunday 3rd October. Ashwell & Morden to Royston Linear. 10 miles (16km). Grade:Moderate.
Meet at 10:20 at Ashwell & Morden station (SG7 5RT, TL298386). The walk goes through some woodland at Ashwell, past some chalk pits, under the railway line and across the A505 before heading up to Therfield (pub stop at the Fox & Duck) and then back down via Therfield Heath to Royston, where we can have a swift half at the White Bear while we wait for the train back to Ashwell and Morden or Cambridge. By train, the 9:55 from Cambridge and the 10:15 from Royston both arrive at 10:20. If driving, parking is available at Ashwell and Morden station for £2, but as return trains there from Royston only run hourly it may be more convenient to park in Royston in the morning and get the train to the start point. If the weather is good and anyone is interested we can easily add a few miles on after Royston by continuing to Melbourn and catching the train home from there.
Leader: Mark F (07794520847)

Saturday 9th October. Hitchin, Preston and the Wymondleys. 8 miles (13km). Grade:Leisurely
Meet at 11:00 outside Hitchin railway station (TL194297, SG4 9UL). We soon escepe from suburbia into the charming villages and rolling hills of Hertfordshire on this walk, which takes in sections of the Hertfordshire Way and the little known Stevenage Outer Orbital Path.
The 10:28 train from Cambridge arrives at 10:58; alternatively all day parking is available at the station for £2.
Leader: Richard A (07876 370721)

Sunday 17th October. Stebbing to Great Bardfield. 12 miles (19km) Grade: Moderate.
Meet outside the White Hart pub in Stebbing High Street (TL664241, CM6 2SQ) at 10.30am. This is circular walk through delightful countryside along ancient tracks, country lanes, and through broad water meadows. It takes in Stebbing and Great Bardfield, two of the loveliest villages in Essex. We will stop for a picnic lunch, and there is a choice of pub stops!
Leader: Dee (07709988057)

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Description of Walk Grading System
Easy: Short walks (6 miles or less) on good quality paths with no difficult terrain. These walks should be suitable for anybody in their 20s or 30s who doesn't have a mobility disability and are particularly suitable for people who have done little walking before.
Leisurely: Slightly more difficult walks which represent the majority of walks we undertake. These walks may be longer (up to 12 miles) and while the paths will still generally be good, a few sections may be steep, muddy, rough or overgrown, so boots or good quality walking shoes are recommended. These walks should still be suitable for the large majority of people in our age group.
Moderate: More energetic walks still, either because they are long (>12 miles), have significant hills, are likely to be very muddy or overgrown or because a faster pace is expected. Walking boots are strongly recommended. Suitable for reasonably fit people with some walking experience, but may not be a good choice for your first walk with us if you haven't done much walking before.
Strenuous: Very long walks or those covering very hilly terrain, suitable for experienced walkers of above average fitness. If in doubt about your fitness, contact the leader beforehand. These walks are unusual on our main programme, but may feature in some of our weekends away.