Geoff arrived back from Les Gets yesterday, so off to Cambridge I went.

This morning we got up to a lovely bright sunny day, just perfect for a walking Wednesday.

We set off around 10am along the Fen Rivers Way, Just after Waterbeach at lode farm we cut across country to Reach.

Where we stopped off in The Dyke’s End pub for a drink.

We then followed the Devils Dyke all the way into Newmarket.

To say Geoff was complaining about being unfit and full of aches and pains, he certainly pushed me hard and I only just managed to keep up with him, all good training he tells me !!

The information from my pedometer was…

19.4 miles

40,361 steps

2186 cals

5 hours 22 min’s walking time.

 Saturday evening we joined Rob, Alan and Tyrone for an Indian meal, all I was interested in  was all the talk about walking ,I got lots of advice on how to prepare for the long distance walking I want to do, and it was great to hear them say ‘ I would have no problems’

Sunday we woke up to a dry but windy day, great for walking along the coast.

16 of us set out along the coastal path towards Cromer, great walking in the wind, makes you feel fresh and alive.After coffee in Cromer we joined the Weavers way  and headed toward Felbrigg, where we did a loop before going into Felbrigg hall and grounds. They say the Library of the hall is haunted by a Ghost

After lunch we set off back going past The Roman Camp near East Runcton before joining the coastal path back to Sheringham.  

For me it was a fabulous week-end I realized I am quite a strong walker,came home full of enthusiasm and had no aches or pains.

Cannot wait for my next walk.

 

The information from my pedometer was…

16.7 miles

34,690 steps

1.804 cals

After arriving in Sheringham in the pouring rain, we woke to a damp but sunny day on the Saturday.

Not many people were about on the Friday evening,with everyone arriving at different times but we had managed to find out about the walks available.

Ellee decided to join me on the longer walk, so off we set at around 9am with 16 other people,for an 18 mile walk.

This is where I know I am getting addicted to walking because I so wish I had a map so I could have followed the route and know just where I walked, usually I am just happy to follow along and chat.  Maybe I need a GPS…maybe I am becoming too much of a geek…

Our walk took us by pretty corner toward Baconsthorpe, where there are remains of a fabulous castle.Then we went towards Bodham and along to Kelling. Where we had afternoon tea in a lovely tea shop ,that had fabulous home made cakes, but no Muffins !!  We then headed towards Kelling heath and the coast. Following the coastal path back into Sheringham was a great way to end the walk.

I chatted to everyone on the way, Rob, Alan and Tyrone had many  interesting stories, In fact Alan had recently walked the Appalachian Trail and did many of the LDWA challenge walks. Which I find very interesting.

The information from my pedometer was…

18.8 mile

39.033 steps

2,027 cal

Took myself off to Icklingham in Suffolk today, for a 16 mile walk with the legstrecher group, starting time was 9am and I only just made it by the skin of my teeth

The legstrecher group is a step up from your normal Rambler group but not quite as long or fast as the LDWA walks.

After having a poor turn out for a few months this group is now becoming quite popular with 13 walkers turning out today.

It was a good walk , taking in open fields, woodland, and with a stretch along the river too. we went past the Anglo Saxon village at West Stow County Park  before returning to the car park.

The weather was very kind to us and although a little windy at times on the whole it stayed sunny and bright, you might say a perfect walking day.

it was great to catch up with everyone again, and thanks to Dave who did a great job of leading the walk.

The information from my pedometer was…..

16.3 mile

33,928  steps

1819 cals

Today was the day of my Annual Christmas walk, with friends I have made from the RA forum. All the guys had cried off sick with man flu or other excuses so that just left four of us girlies. This was just fine because we had alot of chatting to catch up with. It had been decided that I would organize the walk this time, which is quite a risk as I usually get us lost….but not this time. The plan was to walk from Heacham to Thornham along the coastal path, then bus back to Hunstanton and walk the last 2 miles back to Heacham, this being about 10 miles but we were enjoying ourselves so much that we walked both ways making it 16.6 miles. Got back to cars in the dark, but the day had been wonderfull, full of chat and laughter