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East Of England

Thomas Paine Statue, Thetford – Thetford Priory Ruins loop from Barnham

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Thomas Paine Statue, Thetford – Thetford Priory Ruins loop from Barnham

Easy

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Thomas Paine Statue, Thetford – Thetford Priory Ruins loop from Barnham

01:18

21.3km

110m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.7 km for 74 m

After 11.4 km for 68 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.51 km

Nuns Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

2

7.54 km

Double Bridges Over the Little Ouse and Thet

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic double bridges over the Little Ouse and the Thet by the meadows just before the two rivers join.

Tip by

3

8.79 km

Picnic Bench by the River

Highlight • Rest Area

4

10.6 km

Thomas Paine Statue, Thetford

Highlight • Monument

The statue of Thomas Paine was sculpted by Sir Charles Wheeler, President of the Royal Academy, and erected in 1964 in Thetford, Paine's birthplace.

Thomas Paine was an English-born American …

Tip by

5

10.8 km

Captain Mainwaring Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

The statue was unveiled in June 2010 and was funded by Friends of Thetford Museum. The Dad's Army Museum is nearby in Cage Lane in Thetford, dedicated to the BBC comedy series Dad's Army.

Tip by

6

10.8 km

Captain Mainwaring Statue

Highlight • Monument

7

11.4 km

Thetford Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Thetford priory is a beautiful abandoned building be ware if the ghost

Tip by

8

14.8 km

Smooth Asphalt Road Near Thetford

Highlight • Cycleway

A handy bit of smooth, clean, asphalt road to take you to Thetford's top A11 roundabout.

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B

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

4.89 km

2.17 km

414 m

392 m

382 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

3.90 km

1.24 km

386 m

110 m

< 100 m

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Monday 22 June

31°C

16°C

21 %

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