Pathmakers

Who we are

Pathmakers are a charity dedicated to improving access to the Norfolk Countryside for people of all abilities and backgrounds. We work on partnerships with organisations and communities to help run, facilitate or support walking projects - both financially and in other ways - that improve countryside access.

Why does Pathmakers do it? 

Improving countryside access will enable communities to get outdoors and connect with nature, which in turn will have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing. Our resources page hosts an array of projects including Lift Off and resources including things like what to take on a walk

Be a part of the walknorfolk2024 Festival 

A month-long access-friendly walking festival for all abilities in October. We are looking for submissions from individuals and organisations who would like to be a part of walknorfolk2024 Festival.

Landowners/Land Managers: Pathmakers is keen to involve land managers in our all abilities walking festival. We are looking for owners and managers who are keen to develop access for everyone on their land who can offer support and advice. In order to develop walks, paths and facilities we can help you make your site access friendly. We can provide both a guide to auditing a route for accessibility, as well as a guide to creating a dementia friendly walk

Parish and Town Councils: Pathmakers wants to work with parish and town councils, as well as neighbourhood groups, to help them develop walks for everyone in their local area. Pathmakers are looking to these groups who would like to help with designing walks and to create maps/boards to encourage more people to get out walking where they live. Pathmakers can provide information on a scheme to support Permissive Paths, along with helping in the design and production of Parish Boards Communities and Voluntary Groups.

Does your group want to go out walking but not sure where to go or how to get there?  

Pathmakers is keen to find groups or organisations supporting people who may not find it easy to go out walking and to help them learn how to find a suitable walk nearby lead a walk safely or find a walking group that may be appropriate for them. We are designing walks as part of this Jubilee Year to meet the needs of people with access needs so everyone can go out and enjoy the countryside in their local area.

We can offer:
Links to maps with information on short and easy self-led walk and walk leadership training through Active Norfolk for groups

If you wouldlike to get involved or find out more about what we are doing and future plans, please get in touch with [email protected]. Keep an eye on this website for more information or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit our events page for all upcoming walking events.

Our culture and values

Improving countryside access will enable communities to get outdoors and connect with nature, which in turn will have a positive impact on their health and wellbeing.