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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Gayton

Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Gayton

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Gayton

Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Gayton

Moderate

5.0

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Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Gayton

01:32

26.0km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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12.3 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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12.7 km

Castle Acre Castle

Highlight • Castle

Good fish and chips 🍟 shop. But beware it accepts cash only. However there is a Spar and Post Office next door.

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12.9 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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13.0 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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13.1 km

Wittles Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cake and coffee with really friendly service. Castle Acre is the first viable pitstop along the Peddars Way after leaving Thetford/ Knettishall Heath.

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13.3 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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13.8 km

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

Highlight • River

Great tea rooms in Castle Acre worth a visit.

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14.6 km

St George's Church, South Acre

Highlight • Religious Site

The tiny hamlet of South Acre was once a thriving village but has now all but disappeared. It is a far cry from its much busier cousin Castle Acre. St …

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23.3 km

Gravelpit Plantation

Forest

26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

4.66 km

< 100 m

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Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Gayton

Castle Acre Castle Ruins

Castle Acre Castle

Castle Acre Bailey Gate

Castle Acre Village and Castle Ruins

Wittles Café

View of Castle Acre Priory

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

St George's Church, South Acre

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