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East Of England

King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Newton by Castle Acre

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Newton by Castle Acre

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Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Newton by Castle Acre

01:29

24.5km

160m

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

Waypoints

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455 m

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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2

16.0 km

Flooded Path

Highlight • Natural

watch out very slippery!! do not cycle on the asphalt but walk along the side. better wet feet than falling. Two of the four have collapsed.

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3

22.4 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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4

23.2 km

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

Highlight • River

Great tea rooms in Castle Acre worth a visit.

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5

23.9 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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6

24.0 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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7

24.1 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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24.3 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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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

710 m

312 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

5.62 km

716 m

< 100 m

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