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East Of England

Breckland District

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Lexham

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Breckland District

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Lexham

Easy

5.0

(2)

10

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Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Lexham

01:59

7.54km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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3.51 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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3.69 km

The Old Red Lion Independent Youth Hostel

Highlight • Settlement

An amazing youth hostel in the heart of Castle Acre, a lovely place to stay with an amazing host in Alison who at over 90 years old has been a …

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3.73 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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3.74 km

Castle Acre Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

On a Saturday around 15:45, I was told that it in fact was the only place open selling drinks, snacks, and the like.

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3.82 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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3.86 km

Castle Acre Village and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Little village with a lot to offer. A well stocked village shop, cafe and pub for restocking mid ride along the Peddars way.

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4.05 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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7.54 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

2.68 km

1.18 km

122 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

2.46 km

1.30 km

1.07 km

111 m

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