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Start of the Peddars Way – Peddars Way Trail loop from Knettishall Heath

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Start of the Peddars Way – Peddars Way Trail loop from Knettishall Heath

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Start of the Peddars Way – Peddars Way Trail loop from Knettishall Heath

04:06

15.9km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.65 km

Start of the Peddars Way

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This is the start of the Peddars Way. The iconic trail follows a Roman road that was built along the line of an even older trackway. Combined with the Norfolk …

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2.69 km

Peddars Way Trail

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This is the start of the Peddars Way, a 46 mile (74 km) long distance hiking and cycling trail from near Thetford close to the Norfolk/Suffolk border, to the North …

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3.50 km

Peddars Way Wooden Bridge and River Access

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There is a bridge here over the water so you can continue along Peddars Way. There is also access to the river (easier to access from the Knettishall side). It …

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6.54 km

Forest Holidays Café

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Slightly off the route but clearly signposted. An excellent café in lovely surroundings.

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7.99 km

Faerie Trail

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Looks great with how green everything is

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13.4 km

Parkgate Plantation

Forest

15.6 km

Duch Wood

Forest

15.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.90 km

4.25 km

1.72 km

937 m

664 m

435 m

Surfaces

9.01 km

2.38 km

1.50 km

1.40 km

1.09 km

516 m

Elevation

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Monday 1 June

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98 %

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Start of the Peddars Way – Peddars Way Trail loop from Knettishall Heath

Start of the Peddars Way

Peddars Way Trail

Peddars Way Wooden Bridge and River Access

Forest Holidays Café

Faerie Trail

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