Wymondham Market Cross – Wymondham Abbey loop from Bunwell

South Norfolk District

Bunwell

Wymondham Market Cross – Wymondham Abbey loop from Bunwell

Moderate

riders

Wymondham Market Cross – Wymondham Abbey loop from Bunwell

02:17

55.2km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.9 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.9 km

Station Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

There are bike racks in the car park outside if you're popping in. There are a few outdoor picnic tables so you can keep an eye on your bike.

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11.6 km

Wymondham Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Wymondham is an historic market town, having more listed buildings than any similar-sized town in Norfolk, including the 17th C. octagonal market cross.

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12.0 km

Wymondham Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

The monastery was originally founded in 1107 by William d'Aubigny, butler to King Henry I. King Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries brought about the closure of Wymondham Abbey, which …

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12.3 km

Wymondham Waterfall Steps

Highlight • River

The Wymondham Waterfall Steps are formed where the River Wreake flows over a series of low weirs or cascades, creating a small "waterfall" effect.

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12.4 km

Wymondham Abbey is the southern terminus of the Mid-Norfolk Railway Heritage line.

There aren't any facilities here.

The signal box at the junction with the Breckland line is about 1km down the line to the South.

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37.9 km