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Lovely rolling gravel road through Forest

Access to World War Momument under the duel carriageway

sand trap. Byway is not closed.

flat , but bumpy section

Narrow, tree-lined approach to the River Lark. Thankfully the large asphalt quarry nearby is hidden from view!

Kings forest is a beautiful unspoilt forest, with many possibilities

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Located near Bury St Edmunds, King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary. Along with being home to fallow deer, the chalky soil supports a prolific flower population including Wild Thyme, Bird's Foot Trefoil and numerous butterflies, such as Dingy Skipper and Brown Argus - a joy for any nature lover at any time of the year.

This wood is ideal if you enjoy peaceful running surrounded by nature and well-defined trails. It's a woodland dominated by mature pines and oaks, but also features recently planted conifers. Around you will also find Dale Pond – if you're a fan of dragonflies, this is your spot. There's a 2.5 miles circuit called the Yellow Walk, which starts and ends at the car park.

West Stow is more than just an outdoor museum; it's also an archaeological site, as it occupies the location of one of the earliest Anglo-Saxon villages, which was inhabited between 420 and 650 AD. Currently, there is a recreation of this village where you can engage in a variety of fun and interesting activities.

The King’s Forest was created by the Forestry Commission in the mid-1930’s. The planting of the forest coincided with the Silver Jubilee of King George and Queen Mary in 1935, and the forest was given its name in honour of that occasion; there is a small flint-built monument with a commemorative plaque. The wide, grass ride with beech plantations either side is named Queen Mary’s Avenue.

Fast, open section of fire road. Well used by all.

The top element of Seven Tree Road is less pleasant when prolonged amounts of rain. Rutted from 4 x 4's. But with care, always ridable.

From Wikipedia, Deadman's Grave, Icklingham Deadman's Grave, Icklingham is a 127.3-hectare (315-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Icklingham in Suffolk. It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I, and part of Breckland Special Area of Conservation and Breckland Special Protection Area under the European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds. According to Natural England, this site "is largely covered by short, sheep-grazed, species-rich calcareous grassland of the very highest value." It has four nationally rare plants, Spanish catchfly, Boehmer's cat's-tail, Breckland Wild Thyme and spring speedwell. Nationally rare stone curlews breed there. A track called Seven Tree Road runs through the site.

Stop off for a snack or browse the antique barns

Great stop off if you are riding with children, play in the park, visit the Anglo Saxon village or stop for some lunch.

West Stow is a small village that is just down the road from the West Stow Anglo Saxon Village.

King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary

But of shelter for a quick cuppa!

We had to make a detour at this point for a wheel swap after a rear hub completely gave up the ghost. Our intended route took us along Icknield way to join Dukes ride, we rejoined the route after making up time along the Brandon road after our mechanical.

This reconstruction of an Anglo-Saxon village really allows you to step back in time. The historically-accurate buildings are situated on the site of an early Anglo-Saxon village and are surrounded by 125 acres of unspoilt countryside. There are also indoor displays where you can observe artifacts found in the area. Entry costs £6 for adults, £3 for children (5-16), £4 for concessions, and £16 for families. For more information, visit: https://www.weststow.org/Anglo-Saxon-Village.