Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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Start point

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6.27 km

Castle Acre Ford and Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wonderful approach into Castle Acre coming from South Acre

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7.12 km

Castle Acre Bailey Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

If you are coming from South Acre heading up to High Street, you need to pass through the gate to get to the castle ruins. I missed them on my direct route to the Peddar's Way (northbound).

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7.14 km

Castle Acre Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

On a Saturday around 15:45, I was told that it in fact was the only place open selling drinks, snacks, and the like.

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32.4 km

River Nar Bridge

Highlight • River

39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

13.6 km

1.90 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

9.83 km

8.18 km

7.23 km

742 m

Elevation

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

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Saturday 6 December

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62 %

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