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East Of England

Breckland District

St George's Church, South Acre – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Oxborough

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Breckland District

St George's Church, South Acre – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Oxborough

Moderate

4.0

(1)

11

riders

St George's Church, South Acre – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Oxborough

03:04

52.5km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.36 km

Boughton Pond

Highlight • Lake

good place for a picnic

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2

28.8 km

St George's Church, South Acre

Highlight • Religious Site

The tiny hamlet of South Acre was once a thriving village but has now all but disappeared. It is a far cry from its much busier cousin Castle Acre. St …

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3

29.5 km

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

Highlight • River

Great tea rooms in Castle Acre worth a visit.

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4

30.1 km

View of Castle Acre Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Acre Priory is open to the public through the care of English Heritage. It is well worth paying to go in, but if you aren't able to, there is …

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5

30.4 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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6

30.5 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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7

30.7 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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8

46.8 km

The Free House, Cockley Cley

Highlight • Pub

B

52.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.8 km

637 m

596 m

180 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

8.96 km

673 m

136 m

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Sunday 21 June

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14°C

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