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Wildflowers at Thorpe Marshes – Whitlingham Great Broad loop from Norwich

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Wildflowers at Thorpe Marshes – Whitlingham Great Broad loop from Norwich

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Wildflowers at Thorpe Marshes – Whitlingham Great Broad loop from Norwich

03:20

55.5km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.3 km for 54 m

After 52.1 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.59 km

Singletrack With View of Caistor St Edmunds Quarry

Highlight • Trail

A long section of single track alongside the Caistor St Edmunds Quarry. There is a nice view of the quarry and the surrounding countryside.

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7.91 km

Poringland Wood

Forest

25.5 km

Rosy Lee's Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

From outside the Tea Rooms look very small, but on entering it was larger than expected. There was a very warm welcome from Caroline the Owner. The food is excellent …

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37.5 km

From the Staithe, there are several, waymarked circular walks that take in the Wherryman's Way and part of the National Cycle Network. There's ample free parking and a pub across the road for when you've finished.

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46.8 km

Singletrack Path to Whitlingham Lane

Highlight • Trail

Nice offroad shortcut to Whitlingham Lane via the Sewage works

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48.1 km

The Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A nice section of double track rather than using the busy Kirby road

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50.5 km

Wildflowers at Thorpe Marshes

Highlight • Forest

Located on the edge of Norwich, Thorpe Marshes is a wonderful nature reserve managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Close to the River Yare, the area is covered in wildflower marshes …

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51.5 km

Whitlingham Great Broad

Highlight • Lake

Whitlingham Great Broad is a man-made lake in the Whitlingham Country Park. Huge amounts of material, quarried from the area, was used in construction projects nearby. Today, the area is …

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52.1 km

The Barn Café, Whitlingham Country Park

Highlight • Cafe

The Barn is a wonderful place to stop off on a bike trip. They serve food throughout the day – from cooked breakfasts to baked potatoes, scones and home-made cakes. …

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54.5 km

Bracondale Grove

Forest

55.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

7.76 km

4.39 km

3.78 km

1.81 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

39.1 km

8.63 km

4.03 km

2.11 km

1.27 km

396 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

23°C

14°C

19 %

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Wildflowers at Thorpe Marshes – Whitlingham Great Broad loop from Norwich

Singletrack With View of Caistor St Edmunds Quarry

Rosy Lee's Tearoom

Rockland Staithe

Singletrack Path to Whitlingham Lane

The Bridleway

Wildflowers at Thorpe Marshes

Whitlingham Great Broad

The Barn Café, Whitlingham Country Park

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