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Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve – The Gin Trap Inn loop from Hunstanton

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Hunstanton

Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve – The Gin Trap Inn loop from Hunstanton

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4.0

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Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve – The Gin Trap Inn loop from Hunstanton

02:28

9.51km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.88 km for 2.32 km

Open: • Thursday (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.38 km

Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

An important expanse of chalk grassland, Ringstead Downs is a nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It has never been ploughed and boasts diverse wildlife, for example, around 20 butterfly species.

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3.84 km

Larch Plantation

Forest

4.76 km

Ringstead Village Sign and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely village with a great village store (which is like a Tardis for Dr Who fans) , stocking absolutely everything including food, antiques, essentials and fresh produce. The Gin Trap …

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4.93 km

The Gin Trap Inn

Highlight • Pub

They've been serving "Farmers, Traders, Fishermen and Smugglers since 1668" and now cyclists.
Good Food but didn't sample any of the 100 plus gins since I was on the bike.

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5.63 km

Ringstead Picnic Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice quite roads

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9.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

1.32 km

516 m

418 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

2.74 km

1.53 km

542 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

19°C

14°C

25 %

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Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve – The Gin Trap Inn loop from Hunstanton

Ringstead Downs Nature Reserve

Ringstead Village Sign and Picnic Area

The Gin Trap Inn

Ringstead Picnic Spot

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