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Great Massingham Village Ponds – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Whissonsett

Great Massingham Village Ponds – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Whissonsett

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Great Massingham Village Ponds – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Whissonsett

02:08

47.3km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.9 km

The Dabbling Duck

Highlight • Pub

Great location, overlooking the green and the large village pond.

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19.0 km

The Cartshed Tearoom, Great Massingham

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for nice coffee and food. Cyclist friendly too.

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19.1 km

Great Massingham a picturesque village with one of the most impressive greens in the county. Several large ponds dominate the village; some of which have their origins as the fish ponds for an 11th century Augustinian Abbey.

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19.3 km

Great Massingham Village Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Upmarket pub, shop and six ponds

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27.6 km

Castle Acre Bailey Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

The fantastic bailey gate here reminds me of a similar specimen I saw in Belgium at Veurne. Not far from here is the Red Lion Hostel which is run by …

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27.8 km

Castle Acre Castle

Highlight • Castle

Good fish and chips 🍟 shop. But beware it accepts cash only. However there is a Spar and Post Office next door.

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36.8 km

Unusual Warning at Litcham Common

Highlight • Structure

Protected reserve of open heath and woodland, with a cattle grid at each end. The warning road sign depicting a Native American warrior on horseback isn't one you encounter very …

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37.6 km

Litcham Deli

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop and get a coffee & food. ( closed Monday's)

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47.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.7 km

1.06 km

422 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

18.6 km

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Great Massingham Village Ponds – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Whissonsett

The Dabbling Duck

The Cartshed Tearoom, Great Massingham

Great Massingham Village

Great Massingham Village Ponds

Castle Acre Bailey Gate

Castle Acre Castle

Unusual Warning at Litcham Common

Litcham Deli

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