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Mousehold Heath – Whitlingham Lake loop from Sprowston

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East Of England

Mousehold Heath – Whitlingham Lake loop from Sprowston

Hard

5.0

(2)

17

hikers

Mousehold Heath – Whitlingham Lake loop from Sprowston

05:38

21.5km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.5 km for 261 m

Open: • dawn-dusk (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

783 m

Mousehold Heath

Highlight • Forest

Nice wooded area to walk your dogs, but it can get very wet after rain, especially in the winter. I am looking forward to coming back in the spring/autumn to explore in better weather

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2

2.37 km

View of Norwich Cathedral from Mousehold Heath

Highlight • Forest

The only place to get up high for a view over Norwich. Part of the Mousehold Heath Woodland Area to the east of the city, it's an easily accessible and …

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3

3.13 km

View of Norwich City Skyline from Ketts Heights

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from the top of Ketts Hights

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4

8.76 km

Whitlingham Lake

Highlight • Natural

10.3 km

Lime Kiln

Ruins

6

11.9 km

Whitlingham Country Park

Highlight • Trail

Whitlingham Country Park is where the majesty of the Broads meets the buzz of the city. Just a short walk from Norwich's centre, the serene trails here are adored by …

Tip by

7

16.9 km

Cow Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting feature on a pretty river walk. Just around the corner from the beautiful Cathederal District.

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8

17.4 km

Jarrold Bridge

Highlight • River

B

21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

5.41 km

3.70 km

2.90 km

1.40 km

784 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

4.79 km

2.40 km

2.36 km

2.34 km

206 m

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