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East Of England

King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Pentney

Road cycling routes

East Of England

King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Pentney

Moderate

2

riders

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Pentney

03:53

94.7km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.9 km for 116 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.57 km

Narford Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

The hall is only just visible over the hedge as you go past. Easy to miss if you're not looking out for it.

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2

7.24 km

The Stag, West Acre

Highlight • Pub

Great pub, 3 ales rotating all the time, good food and well worth a stop.

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3

11.5 km

Wittles Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cake and coffee with really friendly service. Castle Acre is the first viable pitstop along the Peddars Way after leaving Thetford/ Knettishall Heath.

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4

11.6 km

Castle Acre Bailey Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

The fantastic bailey gate here reminds me of a similar specimen I saw in Belgium at Veurne. Not far from here is the Red Lion Hostel which is run by …

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5

12.0 km

Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate

Highlight • Castle

Castle Acre Castle was built shortly after the Battle of Hastings by the first William de Warenne, a close associate of William the Conqueror. It's an extraordinarily well-preserved example of …

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6

12.2 km

Castle Acre Castle

Highlight • Castle

Good fish and chips 🍟 shop. But beware it accepts cash only. However there is a Spar and Post Office next door.

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7

22.6 km

Beeston Ploughshare

Highlight • Cafe

Community run pub with shop and café. Ales from Beeston Brewery available.

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8

34.9 km

The Angel, Swanton Morley

Highlight • Pub

The Angel of Swanton Morley has links to Abraham Lincoln President of The United States of America

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83.7 km

Shingham Plantation

Forest

B

94.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.5 km

5.66 km

259 m

247 m

121 m

Surfaces

86.3 km

8.14 km

319 m

< 100 m

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