Wymondham Abbey – Wymondham Market Cross loop from Cringleford

South Norfolk District

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Wymondham Abbey – Wymondham Market Cross loop from Cringleford

Moderate

5.0

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Wymondham Abbey – Wymondham Market Cross loop from Cringleford

03:35

82.8km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.3 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.64 km

Street Plantation

Forest

13.1 km

Burrfeld Park

Nature Reserve

19.2 km

Chestnuts Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A nice little coffee stop with good sausage rolls and cake

Opening times
Mon. Closed
Tue. Closed
Wed. 10:00 - 15:00
Thu. 10:00 - 15:00
Fri. 10:00 - 15:00
Sat. 10:00 - 15:00
Sun. 10:00 - 15:00

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32.0 km

Wymondham Abbey is the southern terminus of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Heritage line.

There aren't any facilities here.

The signal box at the junction with the Breckland line is about 1km down the line to the South.

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32.1 km

Wymondham Waterfall Steps

Highlight • River

The Wymondham Waterfall Steps are formed where the River Wreake flows over a series of low weirs or cascades, creating a small "waterfall" effect.

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32.4 km

Wymondham Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The monastery was originally founded in 1107 by William d'Aubigny, butler to King Henry I. King Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries brought about the closure of Wymondham Abbey, which …

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33.1 km

Wymondham Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Wymondham is an historic market town, having more listed buildings than any similar-sized town in Norfolk, including the 17th C. octagonal market cross.

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33.5 km

Town Green Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great place to stop for food and drinks.

You can pop your bike in the garden around the back out of the way

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36.1 km

Tree-Lined Country Lane Near Slopers Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Road goes through a nice avenue of trees near the junction with Slopers Road.

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77.8 km

Kett's Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Listed as one of the '50 Great British Trees', the oak was reputedly where Robert Kett addressed a meeting which resulted in 'Kett's Rebellion' against enclosure of common land and …

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81.8 km

Thickthorn Wood

Forest

82.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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