Thompson Water – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Harling Road

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Thompson Water – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Harling Road

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Thompson Water – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Harling Road

05:32

85.2km

450m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.0 km

Thompson Water

Highlight • Lake

Thompson Common is famous for its pingos; a series of around 400 post-glacial depressions. Here, you can see more than 400 different species of plants. It’s also one of the …

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16.1 km

Shakers' Furze

Forest

34.1 km

Dalton's Plantation

Forest

34.5 km

Stone Monument

Highlight • Monument

Came across this. Not sure what it represents. Sure someone will know.

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41.8 km

Castle Acre Ford and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wonderful approach into Castle Acre coming from South Acre

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41.8 km

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

Highlight • River

Great tea rooms in Castle Acre worth a visit.

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42.4 km

River Nar Bridge

Highlight • River

42.8 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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42.8 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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43.1 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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