If you are new to walking and would like to join us then please contact Sarah on 07879640676 or email dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.ukin the first instance as I need to know that you feel confident in doing our walks in the interest of safety for yourself and others. As these walks are not a stroll! Ideally you will have some level of fitness. Currently, you are able to come along for a ‘one free trial for a walk’. Yearly membership is £25.00. Please note that we normally have breaks on all walks and we usually take snacks/drinks to have on route even though we may stop at a pub/tea shop afterwards which is optional.
In addition we take photographs (for our facebook page) and sometimes video for promotional purposes so if you do not wish to be included then that is fine, please just opt out!
I also do not allow dogs on the walks, because of possible issues with cattle. There are other groups which cater for dog walkers.
Sunday 19th Jan 2025 Brisley Walk approx 7 miles
Please meet/park at Brisley village hall, Gateley Road, Brisley, NR20 5LR ready for a 10.30am start. There is a contribution of £1.00 per person towards village hall funds and the toilets should be open too. The walk is a varied walk over Brisley common, along good tracks, over a ford and some meadows. Please bring along a packed lunch and there will be an opportunity for refreshments after the walk in the Railway pub in North Elmham. New faces welcome to come along and try us out. Any questions please contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 26th January 2025 Aylsham / Blickling area 7.5/8 miles
Please meet/park in Buttlands free car park, Mill Road, Aylsham, NR11 6DU ready for a 10.30am prompt start. This walk starts in the lovely town of Aylsham and heads over towards Silvergate and Blickling estate, along Weavers Way. Plenty to see, including the lake and Blickling House. Please bring along a packed lunch with you for a break on route. We return to the town centre with the option of a coffee house or for the real ale drinker, Porter Arms. What’s not to like! New faces welcome to come along and try us out. Contact Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Friday January 31st 2025 Social Evening, Drinks and a takeaway in the Duke of Wellington pub, Waterloo Road, Norwich. NR3 1EG. SORRY BUT THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL UP!
Come along and enjoy some chatter, drinks and some food, this pub does not mind if you order a nearby takeaway which gets delivered to the pub, and the pub supplies the cutlery and crockery for you too! No washing up- job done! We can meet in there from 6.30pm onwards. Plenty of real ales to choose from. Please let me know if your coming along, thanks. Sarah on 07879640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday 2nd February 2025 Sorry no walk today a day off
Sun 9th February 2025 Shotesham Walk 7 miles
Please meet/park on the street, near the Globe Pub in Shotesham, NR15 1YG ready for a 10.30am start. The walk is in an undulating part of Norfolk, along some section of the Boudicca’s way and some ruins of St Marys Church too. A pleasant walk if it is not wet under foot! Please bring along a snacks/drinks for a break on route . Sorry we do not allow dogs on the walks. Optional drinks after the walk in the Globe Pub. Any questions please contact Sarah on 07879 640676n or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk Shotesham Picture
Members and prospective members please note the following:
https://solematesnorfolkwalks.com/ this is the new link to my new website, please start looking at this from now on…….as this old site will be fading away soon
Sun 16th February 2025Winterton and Somerton walk 8 miles approx
Please meet/park ready to walk at 10.30am from the free recreation car park, where the playing fields are on Somerton Road in Winterton, NR29 4AW. Car park is on the left hand side as you approach the village, where the 30mph sign is and not far from the Church. The post code is only a guide and is not door to door! Please google the area before heading out. The walk is a varied one, over dunes, paths and tracks past St Mary’s Church ruins over to Somerton. On our return we can go the Fishermans Pub, in Winterton for refreshments/also a chippy is open too. New faces welcome to come along and try us out for a free trial before deciding if you would like to join the club. Please bring a packed lunch for a break on route. Please contact Sarah on 07879 640676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk
Sun 23rd February 2025 Cromer Walk 7.5 miles approx.
Please meet/park in the large layby between North Norfolk District Council offices and Pinewood Caravan Park on the A148 Holt Road, in Cromer. Nearest post code is NR27 9EN ready for a starting time of 10.30am. The walk takes us over to West Runton via Incleborough Hill and returning via Abbs Common back to the layby to Cromer . Post walk refreshments somewhere in town. If interested please contact Sarah on 07879649676 or dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk Please bring some snacks/drinks for a break on route. Sorry no dogs on the walks.
Sun 2nd March Elsing and Lyng walk 6.5/7 miles
Please meet at Elsing village hall, Church Street, Elsing, NR20 3EA ready for a prompt 10.30am start. £1.00 donation towards village hall funds today, and there should be toilets open as well for us, fingers crossed! Pleaseensure that you do not park in the car park near the Church, that is not the correct one. The walk is a mixture of tracks, quiet lanes and undulating countryside over towards Lyng. After the walk we can have a drink or two in the Fox pub, in Lyng. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Sarah on 07879640676 or email dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk if your interested in coming along and trying us out. Sorry no dogs are allowed on the walks.
Sun 9th March Erpingham Area 7 miles
Please meet /park at Erpingham village hall, The Street, Erpingham, NR11 7QB for a 10.30am start. £1.00 contribution towards village hall funds. A lovely circular walk taking in footpaths and tracks in the area up to Hunworth and return. Followed by optional drinks in the Spread Eagle public house, not far from the starting point. Sorry no dogs allowed on the walks. Please bring snacks/drinks for a break on route. Contact Sarah on 07879640676 or email dolman.sarah@yahoo.co.uk with any questions you may have.
A date for your diary? Sat 15th March at Lingwood village hall. Lee Vasey Big Band an excellent soul and funk band, with over 25 years experience. Get your dancing shoes on and join us. Tickets £15.00 on line from Lingwood village hall, Station Road, NR13 4AZ Please google Lingwood village hall for information and to book your own tickets. See you there! Sarah, meet from 8pm onwards.
