West Stow Country Park Lake – West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village loop from West Stow

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West Stow Country Park Lake – West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village loop from West Stow

Moderate

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West Stow Country Park Lake – West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village loop from West Stow

04:01

15.5km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

2.83 km

Lion's Head Water Fountain on the Pumphouse Route

Highlight • Structure

The Pumphouse Route is one of several excellent trails that wind through the West Stow Country Park and Lackford Lakes. The route passes by the Pumphouse, a Grade II listed …

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3.21 km

West Stow Country Park Lake

Highlight • Trail

West Stow Country Park boasts 125 acres of unspoilt and wildlife-rich countryside. There are nature trails, heath and woodland walks to explore, as well as two bird hides and a …

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3.64 km

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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4.22 km

Wooden Dragon Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

4.90 km

Lake views

Highlight • Lake

14.8 km

Kings Forest – West Stow

Highlight • Forest

Located near Bury St Edmunds, King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary

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15.1 km

West Stow Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

The manor of West Stow was leased to Sir John Croftes by the Abbey of Bury St Edmunds in 1526. Sir John was a substantial flockmaster, or sheep farmer, who …

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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