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

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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2.50 km

Lackford Run

Lake

9.11 km

St Mary’s Church and Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

39.2 km

Womack Water

Lake

39.5 km

Womack Staithe

Highlight • Rest Area

Little gem of a pretty mooring, great little shop and boat hire

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52.9 km

Anchor Wood

Forest

53.5 km

The Rising Sun Pub, Coltishall

Highlight • Restaurant

A lovely down by the river pub, good size beer garden, plenty of options on drinks and food, places to sit and relax before heading to your next stop.

Useful place to start a Tour of the Broads from

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53.5 km

The River Bure

Highlight • River

The River Bure is a navigable river which flows into Breydon Water in Great Yarmouth. Coltishall bridge about 10 miles inland is the head of navigation, the furthest larger boats can get.

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55.1 km

Coltishall Station

Highlight • Structure

One of the major stations and exits to towns along the Bure Valley path, with the paths along this stretch being compacted gravel

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56.5 km

Horstead Watermill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Horstead watermill was burnt down in 1963 and all that remains is the lower section of the mill building. It was one of the biggest and most photographed mills in the country.

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67.8 km

Fur & Feather

Highlight • Pub

Great place to start and finish a circular ride of the northern broads or further afield without having to fight your way out of the city on the main roads. …

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71.7 km

The Maltsters, Ranworth

Highlight • River

Terrific mid-route stop - The Maltsters pub was open for us during lockdown, serving takeaway pizza and drinks (coffee and bottled drinks - we had cider!). The adjacent shop looked …

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82.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.5 km

13.0 km

2.34 km

2.14 km

1.12 km

188 m

106 m

Surfaces

62.0 km

18.5 km

653 m

599 m

Elevation

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