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East Of England

Breckland District

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Old Hunstanton Lighthouse loop from Necton

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Breckland District

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Old Hunstanton Lighthouse loop from Necton

Hard

22

riders

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Old Hunstanton Lighthouse loop from Necton

06:47

95.0km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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After 18.8 km for 90 m

After 75.2 km for 90 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.3 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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2

10.8 km

Castle Acre Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The village of Castle Acre boasts an extraordinary wealth of history and is a very rare and complete survival of a Norman planned settlement. There is much to see in …

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3

17.3 km

Peddars Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Peddars Way follows the route of the old Roman road starting in Knettishall Hall in Suffolk. The Peddars Way is 73 kilometres long and ends at the Norfolk coast …

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32.9 km

Sedgeford Plantation

Forest

34.8 km

Hall Wood

Forest

6

40.3 km

Ringstead Picnic Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice quite roads

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7

44.9 km

End of the Peddars Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point marks the end of the Peddars Way, an iconic 49-mile (79 km) trail through some spectacular Norfolk countryside. From here, follow signs for The Norfolk Coast Path to complete the national trail.

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8

49.6 km

Hunstanton Striped Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

The eye-catching red and white striped cliffs at Hunstanton were formed millions of years ago beneath the sea. The unusual colors are made up of carrstone (sand and iron oxide) …

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9

50.0 km

Old Hunstanton Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Looking for a unique place to stay in Hunstanton? Look no further than The Old Lighthouse, an iconic building located on the cliffs between Hunstanton and Old Hunstanton. The current …

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10

83.8 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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84.3 km

Gatehouse of Castle Acre Priory

Ruins

B

95.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.7 km

20.9 km

3.71 km

1.99 km

1.04 km

477 m

298 m

Surfaces

55.2 km

30.9 km

8.33 km

677 m

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