Haven Bridge – Gorleston Lighthouse loop from Gorleston-on-Sea

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Haven Bridge – Gorleston Lighthouse loop from Gorleston-on-Sea

Easy

4.4

(5)

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Haven Bridge – Gorleston Lighthouse loop from Gorleston-on-Sea

01:10

18.7km

40m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.44 km for 64 m

After 14.4 km for 178 m

After 14.6 km for 174 m

After 16.4 km for 216 m

After 18.3 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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View of the River Yare from Koolunga House

Highlight • River

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Herring Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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Herring Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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Haven Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This historic lifting bridge dates back to 1930 and is still in regular use to allow boats from the North Sea into the harbour. Only the latest iteration, there have …

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Great Yarmouth Beach and Britannia Pier

Highlight • Beach

Great Yarmouth is a bustling seaside destination on the Norfolk coastline. Famous for its long and pristine beach the ‘Golden Mile’, the town also boasts a further 15 miles (24 …

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