View of Castle Acre Priory – Castle Acre Priory loop from Newton by Castle Acre

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre

View of Castle Acre Priory – Castle Acre Priory loop from Newton by Castle Acre

Easy

4.9

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View of Castle Acre Priory – Castle Acre Priory loop from Newton by Castle Acre

00:43

2.73km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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352 m

View of Castle Acre Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Acre Priory is open to the public through the care of English Heritage. It is well worth paying to go in, but if you aren't able to, there is …

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368 m

View of Castle Acre Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

Castle Acre Priory is open to the public through the care of English Heritage. It is well worth paying to go in, but if you aren't able to, there is …

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718 m

Castle Acre Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

This star Norfolk attraction is one of England's most extensive and best-preserved monastic sites. Dating to 1090, it was home to the first Cluniac order of monks in England. There's …

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1.10 km

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

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Great tea rooms in Castle Acre worth a visit.

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1.70 km

River Nar Bridge

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2.10 km

Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate

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Castle Acre Castle was built shortly after the Battle of Hastings by the first William de Warenne, a close associate of William the Conqueror. It's an extraordinarily well-preserved example of …

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2.47 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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