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Breckland District

Nuns Bridges – Thetford Castle Hill Motte loop from Thetford

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East Of England

Breckland District

Nuns Bridges – Thetford Castle Hill Motte loop from Thetford

Easy

2

hikers

Nuns Bridges – Thetford Castle Hill Motte loop from Thetford

01:00

3.92km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.22 km

Thetford Castle Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

Thetford Castle is a medieval motte and bailey castle, largely destroyed in 1173 by Henry II, although the huge motte, the second largest man-made mound in England, remains intact.

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2

1.56 km

Double Bridges Over the Little Ouse and Thet

Highlight • Bridge

Scenic double bridges over the Little Ouse and the Thet by the meadows just before the two rivers join.

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3

1.60 km

Nuns Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

4

2.73 km

Thetford Castle Hill Motte

Highlight • Castle

Great views from the top. The stairs are solidly made but the climb to the top can get your heart racing.

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B

3.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.79 km

860 m

519 m

408 m

344 m

Surfaces

1.64 km

1.55 km

508 m

127 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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