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Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Sporle with Palgrave

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Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Sporle with Palgrave

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Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Sporle with Palgrave

02:47

40.1km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.44 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.27 km

Castle Acre Ford and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wonderful approach into Castle Acre coming from South Acre

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6.31 km

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

Highlight • River

Great tea rooms in Castle Acre worth a visit.

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7.12 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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7.14 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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7.35 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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7.50 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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28.5 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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29.0 km

West Acre Common

Forest

33.0 km

River Nar Bridge

Highlight • River

40.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

13.7 km

2.66 km

651 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

9.41 km

8.56 km

7.62 km

695 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

20°C

12°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Sporle with Palgrave

Castle Acre Ford and Wooden Bridge

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

Castle Acre Bailey Gate

Castle Acre Post Office

Castle Acre Castle

Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate

The Stag, West Acre

River Nar Bridge

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