The Pingo Trail is an 8 mile hike around Thompson Common which takes in the delights of the ice age pools known as pingos. As the ground froze, water underneath froze to create little hills. When the ice melted the earth dropped back down and created the pingos. They are usually found in places such as Greenland and Alaska so it is an interesting and unique place to visit.

Baldy Grumps

February 7, 2025

The pub in Thomson (The Chequers) on Griston Road is worth a visit...old with lots of character.

Andy

August 29, 2023

Not so good spot for lunch, move on and find a better place

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Thompson, Breckland District, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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