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Links to Sites showing Access Areas or Walks

The Bittern Line Web Page
These guided walks have been organised by the Bittern Line Community Rail Partnership, which aims to encourage greater patronage of the Norwich to Sheringham Railway line by local residents, visitors and businesses through the development of small scale initiatives. All the walks are FREE to rail ticket holders. The Bittern Line also produces a pack of leaflets detailing walks from each Bittern Line Station.
For further details about the guided walks, and to confirm that the walks are going ahead as planned,
please PIan Dinmore on 01263 224248.

Norfolk Area Ramblers Association Web Page
Norfolk Area RA, 111 Belvoir St, Norwich, NR2 3AZ - 01603 612644
Walks programme for whole of Norfolk monthly.

DEFRA Web Page
Nobel House 17 Smith Square, London - 0171 2383000 - Fax 0171 2386058
Registers by County of Countryside Stewardship sites where the public has free access.
Registers can be requested by phone completely free or downloaded from the Web. (The maps are not very clear but the site position can be worked out with an OS map.

English Nature Web Page
English Nature, Northminster House, Peterborough, PE1 1UA.
22 Local Nature Reserves in Norfolk.
Details of individual local nature reserve sites in Norfolk with Grid Reference numbers.
English Nature Web Page
English Nature, Northminster House, Peterborough, PE1 1UA.
19 National Nature Reserves in Norfolk.
Full individual site descriptions are given along with access details, there are no Grid Reference numbers.

National Trust Web Page Email
P O Box 39 Bromley, Kent - 020 8315 1111
Properties, Coast and Countryside Open to the Public. Details of all properties in the East of England.

Norfolk County Council - Countryside Access Website Web Page
Walking information covering the whole county from short circular walks to long distance footpaths. Sections on your rights and the law when accessing the countryside. Links to District Council web sites.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust Web Page
Detailed information on all of the sites in Norfolk including OS map numbers, grid reference numbers and car parking facilities.

The Woodland Trust - South East Area Web Page
All Woodland Trust sites for South East England on a clickable map.

Visit Norfolk Web Page
A site with plenty of information about walking in Norfolk.

"Walking-Routes" Web Page
On this page you will find 100's of links to UK web pages which carry on-line walking routes, hiking trails, route directions, route maps etc. A growing number also carry GPS directions. Almost all of the walking information on these sites is provided free of charge.

Norfolk Heritage Explorer Web Page
This website offers a unique opportunity to access the Norfolk Historic Environment Record database online.
Users can access thousands of records that describe the archaeology of Norfolk from the Palaeolithic period (500,000 BC) to the modern day.

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Outlets for Walking Gear, Maps and Information

Bus & Train Times
To check the current accuracy of bus or train times Travel Line 0845 3006116.
For local details of Norfolk 0870 6082608
10 day Weather Forecast for Norfolk Web Page
A very comprehensive forecast that can be configured to your needs.
5 Day Weather Forecast - Norwich Area Web Page
From the BBC. You can select the site for the forecast you require.
Norwich Camping Sports & Leisure - 54 Magdalen Street, Norwich - 01603 615525
For all walking and camping needs -10% Ramblers Discount - on production of valid membership card!
Blacks Outdoor Leisure Ltd - 60-62 London Street, Norwich - 01603 620977
For all walking gear - 10% Ramblers Discount - on production of valid membership card!
Birds Sport & Outdoor - 4 to 8 Norwich Street, Dereham, Norfolk - 01362 692941
For all walking needs. Free parking in Dereham. 10% Ramblers Discount - on production of valid membership card!
Norwich Camping & Caravan Co - 17 South Hill Rd, Norwich - 01603 434394
For most walking, camping and caravan needs. - 10% Ramblers Discount - on production of valid membership card!
SafeGuy - Simon Scotland Road, Hardwick Ind. Est.., Kings Lynn - 01553 774449
Rambling Outdoor Clothing and Footwear etc. - 10% Ramblers Discount - on production of valid membership card!
Venturesport - 17 Westlegate, Norwich, NR1 3LT - 01603 613378 - Web Page - E-mail
The Next Generation of Outdoor Pursuits Specialists. - 10% Ramblers Discount - on production of valid membership card, not in conjunction with any other offers! Free delivery on internet orders!
Jarrolds - London Street, Norwich - 01603 660661
Department Store selling a range of maps and walks literature.
Outdoors - (The Scout Shop)- 5 Orford Hill, Norwich - 01603 625645
Camping and Outdoor Centre - Scout Shop - RA card gets you a Privilege Card which entitles a 10% discount on many items.
Ramblers Association Web Page Email
2nd floor Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TW - 020 7339 8500 - Fax 020 7339 8501
(Area and Group Sites)
Dedicated to Working for Walkers - Information and Fact Sheets on all aspects of Walking.
The Ramblers' Association exists to facilitate, for the benefit of everyone, the enjoyment and discovery that walking outdoors can bring; and to promote respect for the life of the countryside. The association encourages walking; protects rights of way; defends the beauty of the countryside; and has campaigned for many years for freedom to roam over uncultivated, open country. The association is a democratic, voluntary organisation, registered as a charity (no.306089).
Ramblers Holidays Web Page Email
Box 43, Welwyn Garden, AL8 6PQ - 01707 331133 - Fax 01707 333276
Brochures - 01707 339039 or 331133
Small friendly parties who enjoy walking or sightseeing in 160 destinations world wide. Holidays to suit people of all ages, abilities and incomes. Every Ramblers Holiday party is escorted by an experienced leader, so you can relax and admire the scenery. Ramblers Holidays is a source of finance for the Ramblers work.
Ordnance Survey Web Page Email
Romsey Road, Southampton - Help line 08456 050505 - Text 01703 792906 Brochure Request Line 01703 792763
General Information, Map Brochures, Price Lists, Mapping Index of Great Britain to Assist in Picking the Right Map, All Free for the asking from above contacts.
National Map Centre Web Page Email
22-24 Caxton Street, Westminister, London - 020 7222 2466 - Fax 020 7222 2619 Agent for Ordnance Survey - Walking, Cycling and Road Maps for Great Britain and Ireland. Free Postage anywhere in the European Union for Folded Maps Purchased on the Internet.
The Broads Authority National Park Web Page
Head Office 18 Colegate, Norwich - 01603 610734
For information on all aspects of recreation on and around The Broads National Park.
Information Centres at :-
Beccles 01502 713916
Potter Heigham 01692 670779
Great Yarmouth 01493 332095
Hoveton 01603 782281
Ranworth 01603 270453
Ludham Toad Hole Cottage 01692 678763

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