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Swainsthorpe

Norwich Cathedral – Norwich Castle loop from Swainsthorpe

Moderate

4.5

(2)

10

riders

Norwich Cathedral – Norwich Castle loop from Swainsthorpe

02:49

46.3km

310m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.29 km

Venta Icenorum Roman Town and Fortifications

Highlight • Historical Site

Known by the Romans as "the market of the Iceni" (Venta Icenorum) this was one of the strongholds of the Iceni Tribe. It was the centre of the revolt led …

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2

4.61 km

St Edmund's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Don't miss the gravel track on the right that leads to the church. You can reach the car park for Venta Icenorum by walking round to the other side of the churchyard.

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3

7.50 km

Used this as a base before setting off on my trip. I booked my car and a bigger tent here for 6 days while I was off riding the Rebellion Way.

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4

11.7 km

Norwich Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Norwich Cathedral is a stunning church dating back to 1096. Built from cream-coloured limestone, the cathedral took over 50 years to complete. You can visit the second largest cloisters in …

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5

12.1 km

Norwich Castle

Highlight • Castle

Norwich Castle looks very special from the outside. A cube-shaped fortress from the time of the Normans. Today it is a museum that deals with history, but also exhibits works …

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18.5 km

Foxes Grove

Forest

7

18.9 km

Anglo-Saxon Cemetery and Iceni Market Place

Highlight • Historical Site

Check out the interpretation board for details of the finds from this ancient cemetery.

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30.7 km

Burrfeld Park

Nature Reserve

B

46.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

5.99 km

1.88 km

827 m

783 m

334 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

11.9 km

1.10 km

719 m

113 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

12°C

7°C

63 %

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