Ian Runs

With the weather predicted to turn wet on parkrunday, I decided to venture slightly inland this week, with Blickling parkrun located in an ideal position and the forecast rain not set to arrive until the afternoon. The area Blickling parkrun takes place on the grounds of the Blickling Estate, north of Norwich. The Blickling Estate, including Blickling Hall, and the surrounding grounds, are owned and managed by the National Trust, having been built and operated as a stately home since its original construction. Anne Boleyn was reportedly born on the estate, although before the construction of the current hall begun. The course The parkrun route follows just under two laps of the Mausoleum walk - one of several walks signposted by the National Trust. The route is primarily run on gravel paths, with the finish on grass, and takes in one long but gentle hill each lap. Several pay-and-display car parks are located around the edge of the estate, although the main visitor car ...