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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Central Norfolk

Join Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Central Norfolk for short, local and accessible walks to help you get more active.

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Join your Wellbeing Walks Group

  • Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone 

  • Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length 

  • At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week 

  • All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport   

  • You only need to join a group once to access all future walks

Overview

Join us for a walk from Upgate Common, across meadows and country lanes, passing Swannington Hall, which was once the headquarters of Oliver Cromwell. Further along after passing St Margaret's Church into Swannington Manor Drive, passing round the back a 400 year old yew hedge can be seen. Then on to the village sign with various lead animals etc. The across to Alderford Common, before returning to Upgate Common. Grade 2 walk 2.5 miles / 4 km Grade 3 walk 3.8 miles 6.2 km.

Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
11:55 am
Type:
circular
Duration:
01h 25m
Ascent:
9.1m / 30ft

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles
  • Family-Friendly
  • May be muddy
  • Uneven ground
  • Some inclines

Starting point

Grid reference:
TG 14259 18109
Nearest postcode:
NR9 5AH
what3words:
hike.segregate.nerves
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet & Park at Swannington Upgate Common, from Norwich on the Reepham Road take the first right after the Fir Covert Road / Taverham Road junction. Go straight over at the cross & keep going & Upgate Common is on the right.

Join your Wellbeing Walks Group

  • Walks are over easy ground and taken at steady pace to suit everyone 

  • Walks range from 10 to 90 minutes in length 

  • At least one short walk a week, starting at the same time and place every week 

  • All walks are accessible on foot or by public transport   

  • You only need to join a group once to access all future walks