Pulham Market Health Walk 270510

A health walk today form Pulham Market just off the A140, south after Long Stratton.

A beautiful thatched village complete with thatched pub, The Crown. From the green we went East along Barnes road into the countryside and then into the delightfully named Duck's Foot road. Eventually a track on our left took us onto Boudica's Way. This long distance path runs from Norwich to Diss. On reaching Boudica's way we then turned south to head back  to Pulham Market. The path meandered alongside a stream with a great little one plank bridge, well made and with substantial hand rails, we emerged by the Pulham Market bowls club. A lovely piece of countryside. Coffee afterwards in the pub, The Crown where the landlord was a good host and made us welcome. I may well return.
Behind the pub is a wonderful church with a superb wooden roof and mural, well worth a look.
Feedback welcome!
Stuart

Buxton, Norfolk 30 April 2010

This is a lovely 3 mile walk alongside the river Bure in Norfolk.Grid Ref 224226. There are several styles.
Originally I saw this walk in the EDP Walking section which is an excellent feature.
I parked in the village hall car park. There are signs for  a car park but I think it has been built on?

Turn right out of the car park and walk underneath the rail bridge. Carry on towards the Mill. Just before the Mill there is a path on your left. I did not find it easily but if you follow the line from the footpath on the  opposite side of the road it is clearer.
The path leads round the back of some houses and is then quite narrow with several tree roots but also quite magical. There are good views along the river towards the Mill. After a style the path becomes broad and follows the twists and turns of the River Bure. The path is only a foot or two above the river and I felt at one with the wonderful countryside I was presented with.
Today I saw two Heron as they took off up ahead from the side of the river, their long scrawny legs trailing behind them and that instantly recognisable beak. (I am not very knowledgeable on bird species but do enjoy seeing them in their habitat and of course their songs. Music to accompany me on my travels.) Two Monkjack Deer were on the other side of the river running really fast and making such a strange noise. Bonus Ball!!
Mr Pheasant also appeared and I love to hear their throaty call when I am out and about.
After just under 2 miles there is  a bridge  where small horser/ponies?? were grazing. Turn right and through a gate to a path across the field which takes you to the Bure Valley Railway which has a path alongside it. Turn left and take the first set of  steps down to Mill Road. Turn right and back to the village Hall.
A  walk of  3 miles, wonderful countryside, no traffic noise, the flow of the river. Does it get any better than this?
Afterwards I stopped a the Crown Pub for a refreshing drink and time to write up my walk.
Stuart

Thurne to Repps 100408-2 Hours-Ref 403158-7/10

Thursday 10^th April 2008. Approx 3.6 Miles

Thurne , Norfolk. Situated on the river Thurne, near Potter Heigham

Map Reference 403158

Thurne to Repps and return

2 Hours approx

Great walk 7/10

Going, flat but very uneven, walking pole recommended

Started at Thurne where parked car.

Very picturesque dyke with 3 windmills on view, Glorious views across the countryside.

Start with dyke on your left and follow path round to your left along the river bank.

Walk along the river beside reed beds. Old brick built water mills... Boats and sailing boats, Past Womack water which leads to Ludham. “Toad Hall” is at this junction.

Onto Repps where the picnic site provides a marvellous seat by the river with views left and right. Some very interesting riverside huts and houses, some very palatial!

Turn right along a lane, past hall Farm to a signed footpath crossing the road. Turn right over fields towards a wood.

Cross bridge over dyke into woods, follow path, ignore the next bridge and continue.

Saw several pheasants and a Deer in the distance, Monk Jack I think.

Smelly piggys!

Followed path to crossing of tracks, turn right onto bridleway, walk past cottages, lovely pond, to third cottage where footpath goes off to the right taking you round their garden. Then follow footpath across fields to get you back to Thurne.

And Lion Pub.

Pub looks a little in need but landlord and staff give an excellent welcome and make you feel at home. I will return,

Stuart

10^th April 2008-04-10

Whitlingham to Bramerton Woods End 190508-8 Miles-3 Hours-8/10

A walk to the River

19 05 08

Whitlingham Park to Bramerton Woos End and return via Whitlingham Marshes.

252077 8 miles 3 Hours

Parked at Whitlingham Park and followed the lane eastwards. Enjoyed a new wood bark path through the woods, gloriously dappled green in the sun and saw a mole frolicking in the fresh bark of the path.

Underneath the by pass and past Whitlingham Barn turn lefty through the sewage works. Different smell but not obnoxious. An industrial landscape dominated by plant and machines but the people I met on the way did smile bringing some humanity to this concrete worlds

Turn left after leaving the works and then right up a hill clearly signposted. At the top look back for sweeping views across the southern by-pass towards the edge of Norwich.

Fir trees producing new fir cones blossoming, looking like Christmas trees with white candles.

Continue on with good views to a lane where a left turn along a leafy lane takes you to the Bramerton Woods End Pub by the river Yare. A very popular spot. Sue and Martin the licensees will look after you well.

Retrace my steps then after going through the underpass turn right into Whitlingham Marshes. 276678

This takes you along the river Yare to the Postwick Viaduct. Riverside views, an explosion of buttercups, a tree bent at right angles where it was broken with new shoots growing out, a yellow fungi growing on the side of a tree which was twelve inches high, a mole in the grass and the cathedral like structure beneath the Postwich k Viaduct.

The return alongside the southern by pass is noisy and not pleasant but the first half makes the journey worthwhile

Returned to Whitlingham Park where two parents were looking after their family of sis baby geese. Ah!

Walking back with a view along the Great Broad towards the sailing school with its stretched white structure looking like a bird of prey.

A good days walking. 8/10