West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village – The King's Forest loop from Lackford Lakes

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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village – The King's Forest loop from Lackford Lakes

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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village – The King's Forest loop from Lackford Lakes

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21.6km

80m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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50 m

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

Highlight • Settlement

This reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon village really allows you to step back in time. The historically-accurate buildings are situated on the site of an early Anglo-Saxon village and are surrounded …

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7.16 km

King George V Silver Jubilee Memorial

Highlight • Monument

King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary

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9.42 km

Junction of Angles Way and Icknield Way at King's Forest

Highlight • Forest

Where the Angles Way and Icknield Way meet King’s Forest, you have a perfect opportunity to pause and admire the classic Brecks landscapes. North, you have seemingly endless arable fields …

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13.3 km

Beech Forest

Highlight • Forest

Many beech trees along this track - it is worth a visit in November to see the autumn colours

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19.2 km

West Stow village

Highlight • Settlement

West Stow is a small village that is just down the road from the West Stow Anglo Saxon Village.

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21.6 km

Playground at West Stow Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Great stop off if you are riding with children, play in the park, visit the Anglo Saxon village or stop for some lunch.

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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

4.58 km

3.85 km

123 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

5.90 km

4.70 km

731 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

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Comments

August 8, 2021,From West Stow Country Park, IP28, St Edmundsbury to King's Forest, IP28, Bury St Edmunds

Lose sand and slippery mud for the most part. Felt like I was trespassing even though it is advertised on the website as big parts are riding in farmer’s fields. Not bike friendly would not recommend.