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Breckland District

Swaffham Buttercross – Swaffham Market Place Gazebo loop from Swaffham

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East Of England

Breckland District

Swaffham Buttercross – Swaffham Market Place Gazebo loop from Swaffham

Easy

4.7

(3)

5

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Swaffham Buttercross – Swaffham Market Place Gazebo loop from Swaffham

01:24

23.5km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.69 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.46 km

Peter

Highlight • Other

2

1.71 km

Swaffham Buttercross

Highlight • Settlement

The Buttercross is in the middle of Swaffham. It is the centre of a weekly market. When the farmer sold their butter, they opened their stands in the shade of the Buttercross so it wouldn't melt away.

Tip by

3

1.76 km

Swaffham Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

4

1.81 km

Swaffham Market Place Gazebo

Highlight • Structure

The Market Cross cafe on the north side is a good option for a refreshment stop: open 7 days a week until 4pm (later on Fridays).

Tip by

5

4.67 km

Peddars Way

Highlight • Trail

6

4.97 km

Peddars Way

Highlight • Cycleway

This flat section will be welcome after 500 kilometres of riding along The Old Chalk Way from Dorset; smooth Norfolk gravel, bootiful.

Tip by

7

19.6 km

North Pickenham Communication Tower

Highlight • Structure

An impressive structure which dominates the skyline on the road to Swaffham near the northern edge of the old North Pickenham RAF base.

Tip by

B

23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

1.67 km

1.22 km

546 m

229 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

7.57 km

234 m

146 m

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