Hello all, I hope everyone had a happy and safe Christmas. One of my favourite things to do in the winter months is go for a nice walk. We are lucky in Wymondham to have some lovely places to walk around, take in nature, and see the wildlife. I know lots of people like to recommit to their fitness journeys in the new year, and walking is one of my favourite ways to stay active. So please find below some of my favourite walks around Wymondham.
My favourite walk - and the walk that’s in the accompanying photo i- s the River Tiffy walk. I like to start at the handy car park on Cavick Road which is just past the Abbey as you walk away from town. It’s a great trail, taking you through some pretty fields, and under a bridge as you follow the Mid Norfolk railway line. You can cut the walk short and pop up near Tuttles Lane if you’re willing to traverse a pretty steep hill, but otherwise you can continue until you meet Wymondham Road, Crownthorpe Road, and Chapel Lane. While this route does have some narrow paths, it’s relatively flat and has some great views.
Next up is the Silfield nature reserve. There are a couple of ways to walk here but I like following Right Up Lane and turning left after I’ve crossed the footbridge. There’s some tranquil little ponds and often spot some great birds. I also like to make this a circular route by heading back to Burnthouse Lane, taking a right down Compass Road and heading back towards town via Silfield Street. This is quite a long one, but great if you’ve got the time.
A walk that’s a little shorter, and a classic favourite of mine is Tolls Meadow. You can walk whichever way you prefer around the meadow, but I like to include Cemetery Lane and a walk around the cemetery to make it slightly longer. This is a very peaceful walk, and if you’re into trains it’s a great place to watch them go past from the top of the cemetery. If you want to make this walk longer, simply carefully cross the railway track to Strayground Lane and follow that until you reach Park Lane and you can head left back towards town.
Remember I mentioned the River Tiffy walk earlier? If you make a 180 turn at that starting point, you can also follow the river in the opposite direction, taking you towards Damgate Street. This walk has a few benches to rest and also stunning views of the Abbey. I used to see lots of ducks here, but maybe you’ll get lucky and see some for yourself.
I hope I’ve given you some ideas of best places to walk this winter, and that you enjoy them, whether that’s with family or friends, an animal companion, or taking a moment to yourself. Many of these walks can be extended, adapted, or shortened to meet your preferences. But wherever you go walking I wish for it to be pleasant and relaxing.
