Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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Train Station

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5.15 km

The Great Churchyard, Bury St Edmunds

Highlight • Religious Site

Large former churchyard with a mystic atmosphere from the many overgrown graves.

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5.44 km

Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds

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Very pretty gardens and interesting history. The info boards are very informative

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5.56 km

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

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Old Church

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5.78 km

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

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The church with almost 1000 years of history was part of the abbey and has been extended and rebuilt several times in its history.

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5.94 km

The Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds

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The Angel Hotel, a Georgian building on Angel Hill, was used by Charles Dickens while giving readings in the nearby Athenaeum and mentioned in The Pickwick Papers. Angelina Jolie also …

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5.96 km

Abbey Gate, Bury St Edmunds

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A Grade I Listed Building

The great gate of the Abbey of St Edmund. Begun after the riots of 1327 but before 1346; completed after 1353. Barnack stone.

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7.20 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

1.31 km

906 m

642 m

256 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

3.06 km

418 m

Elevation

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Abbey Gate, Bury St Edmunds loop from Bury St Edmunds

The Great Churchyard, Bury St Edmunds

Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

The Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds

Abbey Gate, Bury St Edmunds

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