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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village – King's Forest Gravel Path loop from Lackford Lakes

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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village – King's Forest Gravel Path loop from Lackford Lakes

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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village – King's Forest Gravel Path loop from Lackford Lakes

00:53

8.03km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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51 m

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

Highlight • Settlement

This reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon village really allows you to step back in time. The historically-accurate buildings are situated on the site of an early Anglo-Saxon village and are surrounded by 125 acres of unspoilt countryside. There are also indoor displays where you can observe artifacts found in the area. Entry costs £6 for adults, £3 for children (5-16), £4 for concessions, and £16 for families. For more information, visit: weststow.org/Anglo-Saxon-Village.

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96 m

Playground at West Stow Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great stop off if you are riding with children, play in the park, visit the Anglo Saxon village or stop for some lunch.

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867 m

West Stow Wood

Highlight • Trail

This wood is ideal if you enjoy peaceful running surrounded by nature and well-defined trails. It's a woodland dominated by mature pines and oaks, but also features recently planted conifers.
Around you will also find Dale Pond – if you're a fan of dragonflies, this is your spot.
There's a 2.5 miles circuit called the Yellow Walk, which starts and ends at the car park.

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3.00 km

King's Forest Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Located near Bury St Edmunds, King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary.

Along with being home to fallow deer, the chalky soil supports a prolific flower population including Wild Thyme, Bird's Foot Trefoil and numerous butterflies, such as Dingy Skipper and Brown Argus - a joy for any nature lover at any time of the year.

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4.70 km

Through the Forest

Highlight • Forest

6.35 km

Fire Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Fast, open section of fire road. Well used by all.

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8.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

716 m

667 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

2.81 km

706 m

299 m

290 m

Elevation

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Monday 31 August

22°C

11°C

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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village – King's Forest Gravel Path loop from Lackford Lakes

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

Playground at West Stow Country Park

West Stow Wood

King's Forest Gravel Path

Through the Forest

Fire Road

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