Wherryman's Way Charity Walk

To celebrate the end of the academic year we are hiking 28-miles along the Wherryman's Way between Reedham and Norwich to raise money for the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the NWT alongside funds raised through our JustGiving page linked below. The route follows the River Yare through the Broads National Park back into Norwich where we will finish at the Train Station between 7-9 pm, depending on pace. Along the trail we will pass Hardley Windmill, the Nature Reserve @ Surlingham Marshes and Whitlingham Country Park, all while traversing the lovely Broads countryside.

The length of the hike is purposefully challenging, but if you don't feel up for the whole route there will be multiple opportunites to drop out and get the bus back into Norwich from Loddon (5 miles in), Rockland St. Marys (16 miles in) or Surlingham (20 miles in). You do not have to plan on completing the whole walk. You will need to purchase a ticket for the 7:50 Norwich to Reedham train, which costs £5.65 with a Railcard. This can be done on the day or preferably ahead of time to avoid stress. If you choose to drop out along the route then the bus back into Norwich will cost an additional £3. At the start of the day we will cross the River Yare via the Reedham Chain Ferry, you will not need to pay for this.

We are fundraising for the Norfolk Wildife Trust, who have been responsible for protecting and restoring wild spaces that this Society frequently enjoys. If you do plan on taking part (or even if you don't), we encourage you to donate and share the fundraising campaign linked below with your family and friends. We are hoping to raise £150 which is more than we can expect from tickets alone so if you can convince your relatives to sponsor your completion of this marathon-length hike that would be amazing!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/daywalks4nwt

When: Saturday 31st of May 2025 @ 7:30 am

Where: Norwich Train Station

Length: 28 miles (with opportunities to drop out after 5,16, and 20 miles)

Notes: Please bring enough food for the whole day (or however much you plan to do), plenty of water (at least 1.5L), sun cream, hat (optional). Walking boots or shoes are essential!