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Great Massingham Village – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Whissonsett

Great Massingham Village – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Whissonsett

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Great Massingham Village – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Whissonsett

02:12

48.7km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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After 5.40 km for 1.91 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19.3 km

The Dabbling Duck

Highlight • Pub

Great location, overlooking the green and the large village pond.

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19.4 km

The Cartshed Tearoom, Great Massingham

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for nice coffee and food. Cyclist friendly too.

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19.5 km

Great Massingham a picturesque village with one of the most impressive greens in the county. Several large ponds dominate the village; some of which have their origins as the fish ponds for an 11th century Augustinian Abbey.

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27.8 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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28.1 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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28.9 km

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

Highlight • River

Great tea rooms in Castle Acre worth a visit.

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29.4 km

View of Castle Acre Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Acre Priory is open to the public through the care of English Heritage. It is well worth paying to go in, but if you aren't able to, there is …

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29.6 km

Wittles Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cake and coffee with really friendly service. Castle Acre is the first viable pitstop along the Peddars Way after leaving Thetford/ Knettishall Heath.

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37.9 km

Sawmill Wood

Forest

48.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

1.81 km

1.06 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

11.5 km

1.81 km

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 10 July

23°C

15°C

0 %

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Great Massingham Village – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Whissonsett

The Dabbling Duck

The Cartshed Tearoom, Great Massingham