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East Of England

Breckland District

Little Ouse Path, Thetford – Santon Downham Bridge loop from Thetford

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East Of England

Breckland District

Little Ouse Path, Thetford – Santon Downham Bridge loop from Thetford

Hard

5.0

(1)

9

hikers

Little Ouse Path, Thetford – Santon Downham Bridge loop from Thetford

05:34

21.5km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.29 km

Little Ouse Path, Thetford

Highlight • Forest

The Little Ouse Path follows the banks of the river for about 9 miles (14.5 km) between Thetford and Brandon. Following the river means it's quite level and reasonably well …

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2

6.40 km

Little Ouse Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

A wooden footbridge across the Little Ouse. It's built on the site of the old Coxton Staunch, a lock or water control gate that was used to help control water levels and flow.

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3

8.00 km

Stone Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

In the bottom of the pit

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4

8.15 km

St. Helen's Church and Holy Well, Saunton

Highlight • Historical Site

Just of the main fire track

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10.0 km

Santon Warren

Nature Reserve

6

10.7 km

Santon Downham Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Santon Downham bridge was built around the start of the First World War by the Canadian army, although a bridge has been on this site since at least the 17th …

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7

12.1 km

Little Ouse River Bridge

Highlight • River

A really useful wooden footbridge across the River Little Ouse near Santon House. It carries a footpath over the river used by several long distance trails. The Little Ouse Path crosses here.

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8

18.4 km

Little Ouse Path River Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Have to cross a couple of small streams aswell

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9

18.4 km

Weir and Kayaking Spot on the River Lark

Highlight • River

Cross back over the river here. A very popular spot to watch the canoeists next to the weir

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B

21.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

6.90 km

2.76 km

777 m

653 m

127 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

4.88 km

3.18 km

2.65 km

2.24 km

491 m

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