We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and slightly older, offering led walks and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
Emily S
This walk is for up to 25 people, including the leader.
Continuing our series of occasional Fenland Away Days, join us for this linear walk along the Fen Rivers Way from Downham Market to King's Lynn in Norfolk. The walk follows the River Great Ouse north between the two historic market towns, taking in several villages and the distinctive flat Fenland landscape along the way.
We will start at Downham Market, following the river as it becomes tidal, walking on the bank between the main river and its relief channel.
We will stop for lunch at the first of the three Wiggenhall villages, Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen, before passing through the ruined church at Wiggenhall St Peter and stopping for an optional refreshment break at the Crown and Anchor in Wiggenhall St Germans. We will then continue onto our end point of King's Lynn.
We will pass some of King's Lynn's fine historical landmarks, including the only surviving Hanseatic League warehouse and the Guildhall as we walk to the railway station to catch a train back to our starting point in Downham Market. Trains to Downham Market leave at 42 minutes past the hour and the 14-minute journey costs £4.20 before any discounts.
Please note this walk is not suitable for dogs.
For information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.
Booking your place: Please book your place using the free Meetup website/app. Join the Stag Walkers Meetup group and click the 'Attend' button on the event page.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.
If the walk is fully booked, click 'join waitlist' to get a place if one becomes available and please check back regularly as you will likely get a place. The waitlist gives priority to single bookings so if you wish to bring a guest, we recommend booking separately.
Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
This is a linear walk.
The start time is when we aim to start walking and the finish time is an estimate.
Walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous in increasing order of difficulty. Please read the walk description to check it is within your abilities and contact the group if you are unsure.
Please:
We are a Ramblers group, non-members are welcome to try us out for three free walks before joining Ramblers as a full member.
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they purchase membership. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate in person or online.
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE.
Downham Market Railway Station, Railway Road, Downham Market, PE38 9EN. The journey time is around an hour and a half by train or car from North Herts. Drivers can park at the station car park, operated by APCOA; the weekend daily rate is £3.50. Drivers may wish to car share to split fuel costs. If travelling by train, buy a return to King's Lynn and alight at Downham Market. Walkers coming by train from Hitchin, Stevenage etc will need to change at Cambridge for the 09:35 train due to arrive at Downham Market at 10:15.
King's Lynn Railway Station, Blackfriars Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NX
