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East Of England

Start of the Peddars Way – Knettishall Heath Ponies loop from Hepworth

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Start of the Peddars Way – Knettishall Heath Ponies loop from Hepworth

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Start of the Peddars Way – Knettishall Heath Ponies loop from Hepworth

01:35

22.6km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.6 km

Knettishall Heath Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Heading in NW direction, it starts off great but eventually deteriorates to quite overgrown hiding the ruts in the track

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2

12.1 km

Start of the Peddars Way

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the Peddars Way. The iconic trail follows a Roman road that was built along the line of an even older trackway. Combined with the Norfolk …

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3

12.1 km

Peddars Way Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the Peddars Way, a 46 mile (74 km) long distance hiking and cycling trail from near Thetford close to the Norfolk/Suffolk border, to the North …

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4

12.3 km

Knettishall Heath Ponies

Highlight • Forest

Early morning is a great time to meet the ponies before the traffic sends them into the Heath

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5

12.9 km

Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Knettishall Heath nature reserve covers about 430 acres (174 hectares) and also includes woodland and riverside meadows, as well as large areas of heath.

In season, there is a visitor …

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6

12.9 km

Konik Ponies at Knettishall Heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure to take the time to see the Konik pony's while their there.

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13.7 km

Duch Wood

Forest

8

15.2 km

Saint Peter's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

9

16.3 km

Thatched Cottage on The Angles Way

Highlight • Other

B

22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

6.37 km

1.27 km

340 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

7.97 km

2.35 km

< 100 m

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