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Burgh Castle Roman Fort – Gorleston Beach loop from Gorleston-on-Sea

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Burgh Castle Roman Fort – Gorleston Beach loop from Gorleston-on-Sea

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Burgh Castle Roman Fort – Gorleston Beach loop from Gorleston-on-Sea

02:09

35.9km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.3 km for 121 m

After 17.6 km for 62 m

After 18.3 km for 178 m

After 31.9 km for 83 m

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Start point

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4.38 km

Burgh Castle Roman Fort

Highlight • Castle

Burgh Castle was built in the 3rd century AD to protect the south and south east against Saxon raids. It is one of nine Roman Saxon Shore forts that was …

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4.85 km

Confluence of the Rivers Yare and Waveney

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The Rivers Yare and Waveney are two of the Broads' great rivers, along with the River Bure. Here, these two great watercourses meet, flowing into Breydon Water. Around 2,000 years …

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17.8 km

Gorleston Beach

Highlight • Beach

Only 4 miles from its big brother Great Yarmouth. Gorleston has been voted the 8th best beach in the UK and channel Islands by TripAdvisor.

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18.3 km

Gorleston Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.7 km

Parrot Mural

Highlight • Monument

Colourful eye-catching parrots painted on the front of a terraced house.

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20.3 km

View of the River Yare from Koolunga House

Highlight • River

Just in front of the KOOLUNGA HOUSE. Built in 1826 for John Garnham, naval officer under name of Hill House. After fighting against Napoleon, spent the rest of his life …

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25.8 km

Great Yarmouth Beach and Britannia Pier

Highlight • Beach

Great Yarmouth is a bustling seaside destination on the Norfolk coastline. Famous for its long and pristine beach the ‘Golden Mile’, the town also boasts a further 15 miles (24 …

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31.9 km

Marine Parade and Bridge Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the ride is fairly easy. There is a useful underpass to reach the cycle path inform of the James Paget Hospital, or you can join the near …

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35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

6.91 km

6.03 km

2.51 km

1.07 km

982 m

134 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

9.72 km

1.06 km

924 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

18°C

9°C

91 %

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Burgh Castle Roman Fort – Gorleston Beach loop from Gorleston-on-Sea

Burgh Castle Roman Fort

Confluence of the Rivers Yare and Waveney

Gorleston Beach

Gorleston Lighthouse

Parrot Mural

View of the River Yare from Koolunga House

Great Yarmouth Beach and Britannia Pier

Marine Parade and Bridge Road

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