Join us for another chance at what could be our cutest trip – to see baby seals on the Norfolk coast! As this was popular last year and to allow everyone a fair chance to get a spot, Individual bookings will open on Tue 6 Oct at 19:19 no guest places. See full details below:
Come for wild coastal views, thousands of grey seals at Horsey Gap, and an easy Broads walk from England’s most remote station back to the seaside. Enjoy a relaxed late autumn mini weekend away. We’ll stay in the seaside town of Great Yarmouth and aim to eat together in the evenings. Sorry, not suitable for dogs due to seal protection zones (some exceptions for assistance dogs). See details and Google Form link below to sign up.
Led by: Paul
Weekend Details
Friday 28th - 8pm Zaks Yankee Traveller in King Street, Great Yarmouth £5 deposit required. An optional meal later in the evening to suit those arriving after work, with huge portions and a good selection of vegan and vegetarian options. If you’re arriving late on Friday, no pressure, their adult milkshakes are great! Or catch up with us on the walk Saturday
Saturday 28th – 10:00am, Seal spotting Walk at Horsey Gap & Winterton (approx. 10 miles)
We walk along the coast from Winterton to Horsey Gap, where the main seal-watching opportunities are. We’ll also explore some of the nearby countryside, including a possible pub stop and a ruined church. Bring a packed lunch. Mostly flat coastal/Broads paths, sand/dunes, with plenty of photo stops!
Public transport from Great Yarmouth is available we'll plan to arrange car sharing.
Saturday Evening
- Meal - V-Namese on St Peter's Road, Vietnamese Asian Fusion. They have offered us the whole place for a 2-course buffet, which should cost about £22 per person. They were amazing at catering for vegan, vegetarian, and dietary requirements last year. £11 deposit required.
- Post meal Pub - We visit Blackfriars Tavern, CAMRA's best cider pub of 2025, which has a great range of Beers, Ciders (including no and low alcohol), bar games and bar billiards.
Sunday 30th – 10.55 am Norfolk Broads Walk - Berney Arms to Great Yarmouth (~6 miles)
Meet at Great Yarmouth railway station; I'll organise a group ticket nearer the time.
We’ll take the 11.10 am train to Berney Arms, one of England’s most remote railway stations with no road access. We’ll follow the River Yare and the Weaver's Way and Wherryman's Way through the Norfolk Broads back to Great Yarmouth.
Because GY doesn't have luggage storage facilities, if drivers are happy for members travelling by public transport to leave bag(s) in cars while we are on the walk, it would be appreciated.
Booking
As this was popular last year and to allow everyone a fair chance to get a spot, Individual bookings will open on Tue 6 Oct at 19:19. (no guest places)
- RSVP on Meetup: click Attend; or if you don't use Meetup or if full, contact me at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , I'll create a manual waitlist✳️ and confirm if you have a place. - Complete this Google form to confirm dietary needs, contact details, to secure your place on the trip, pay the meal deposits. Please complete before 19th Oct
- Book your accommodation ideas below
- ✳️Meetup waitlist prioritises those with Meetup+ to skip the queue. There will be 15 places on Meetup, with 3 places reserved via email for those who don't use Meetup (or manual waitlist), Rambles members only - CYW members who didn't go last year will have priority.
- If you need to update your RSVP please contact me so I can add someone from the waitlist.
Accommodation
Once you have booked onto this weekend away on Meetup, please make your own arrangements for accommodation. If you have e-mailed me, please wait for a confirmation before booking non-refundable accommodation. To be based within walking distance of the evening meal locations, some options are:
- Two Premier Inns in town offer great value, about a 20-minute walk from the restaurants. I'm staying at the Seafront one.
- There are many Airbnbs - check the reviews carefully!
- Other B&Bs close to the centre
- Taunton House
- Willows Guest House
- Seahorse Guesthouse
Transport
Great Yarmouth is approx. 145 miles from High Wycombe, typically taking about 3.5 hours to drive and 4 hours by train. There are railway engineering works on the Sunday coming home, which adds an hour. Route via Cambridge to avoid (also cheaper). Suggested train on return after 14:00.
I will help coordinate car sharing - details in the sign-up form
Any questions?
If you've not been to a CYW weekend away before, they're a great chance to explore somewhere new and to spend time socialising with other members of the group.
If you have any questions about the weekend, please send me a message at
About Chiltern Young Walkers
Become a full member: CYW are part of the Ramblers and you may try up to three walks free. When you decide to continue walking with us, please join the Ramblers via 'Become a member'.
This weekend is shamelessly copied and adapted from fellow young Ramblers group Stag Walkers weekend in 2024 - they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery (photos taken on that trip!)