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East Of England

Breckland District

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Great Massingham Village Ponds loop from Whissonsett

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Breckland District

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Great Massingham Village Ponds loop from Whissonsett

Moderate

4

riders

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Great Massingham Village Ponds loop from Whissonsett

03:12

54.1km

330m

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: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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10.1 km

Litcham Common - Open Access Land

Nature Reserve

2

19.2 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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3

19.4 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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4

19.5 km

The Old Red Lion Independent Youth Hostel

Highlight • Settlement

An amazing youth hostel in the heart of Castle Acre, a lovely place to stay with an amazing host in Alison who at over 90 years old has been a …

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5

19.6 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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6

19.8 km

Castle Acre Post Office & Store

Highlight • Other

Castle Acre post office/store handy for replenishing depleting fuel supplies.

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7

20.1 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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8

25.3 km

The Shelter in Rougham

Highlight • Rest Area

Once home to an old pump and an even older piano - now only the pump remains.... a wonderful spot to stop and have lunch, coffee from your flask or …

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9

31.1 km

Great Massingham Village Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Upmarket pub, shop and six ponds

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B

54.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.6 km

357 m

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

20.6 km

< 100 m

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