Walking provides health and economic benefits and there are many places to walk in Dereham, some are public streets, some are parks and open spaces. Dereham has 41 public rights of way - paths and tracks which everyone can use by right. We have published fourteen walk-guides which cover most of the countryside paths.

News:

A full COVID-19 compliant risk assessment has been completed.

The walk encompasses Neatherd Moor, Northall Green and Etling Green about 4½ miles, taking no more than 2 hours. We will include a short break for rest and/or refreshments (none will be provided, please bring your own). It is also possible to take a short cut to bring the distance down to under 4 miles. Joining instructions will be given on receipt of your booking.

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Short walks RESUME (with special arrangements)

On the first Friday of each month meet at Cherry Tree car park at 10:00am for a leisurely walk (less than 4 miles). There is no charge but there is an opportunity for a modest donation to support Dereham Walkers are Welcome (see why we have expenses).



The walks are pot-luck, with no advanced published route, concluding back at Cherry Tree car park.

To comply with COVID-19 regulations the walks are limited to 5 people plus the walk leader. Booking is essential, please contact Jenny on 07887-604040

While walking outside is not usually regarded as a high risk activity, we will follow Public Health England advice regarding public events.

Many of our events have had to be cancelled this year, however we are attempting a limited schedule.

(BH = bank holiday):

Fri	First Friday, 10:00	Regular (monthly) Short Walk
Sun	27 Sep, time: 10:00	Standard walk with COVID-19 restrictions
Tues	27 Oct, time:10:00	Standard Walk with COVID-19 restrictions
BH Fri	1 Jan 2020, 10:00	Dereham walk

We are delighted to have restarted our programme of walks, beginning with a 6 mile walk on Bank Holiday, Monday 31 August.

Inevitably, there were some specific requirements to ensure we are following Government guidelines - and of course to keep all participants safe. The walkers was spilt into two smaller groups each with their own walk leader setting off 10 minutes apart. It was good to be back.

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The 6¼ mile route, took a bit over 2 hours for the select band of merry walkers celebrating the new decade! The day was still and warm (for mid-winter), so despite the promotional image, there was no snow.

The walk took in St Nicholas Church, Gingerbread Cottage, Northall Green and Etling Green before we returned to the town centre and our welcome refreshment at Coco’s.


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The walk took in The Neatherd, Dumpling Green, Potter’s Fen and the fringe of Scarning Water Meadows before returning for our welcome refreshments and a mardle: tea/coffee and cake served in a local back garden, but we moved inside when a heavy shower arrived.

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