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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre

Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Newton by Castle Acre

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre

Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Newton by Castle Acre

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Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Newton by Castle Acre

03:33

60.5km

340m

Cycling

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: May 27, 2026

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Bus stop

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249 m

Castle Acre Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The village of Castle Acre boasts an extraordinary wealth of history and is a very rare and complete survival of a Norman planned settlement. There is much to see in …

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691 m

Castle Acre Castle

Highlight • Castle

Good fish and chips 🍟 shop. But beware it accepts cash only. However there is a Spar and Post Office next door.

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8.94 km

St Nicholas' Church, West Lexham

Highlight • Historical Site

As old as time, beautiful and simple. A quiet stop (with a tap at the gate) ideal for a pilgrim....

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9.59 km

Great Wood

Forest

59.6 km

The Old Red Lion Independent Youth Hostel

Highlight • Settlement

An amazing youth hostel in the heart of Castle Acre, a lovely place to stay with an amazing host in Alison who at over 90 years old has been a …

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59.7 km

Castle Acre Bailey Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

The fantastic bailey gate here reminds me of a similar specimen I saw in Belgium at Veurne. Not far from here is the Red Lion Hostel which is run by …

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59.7 km

Castle Acre Village and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Little village with a lot to offer. A well stocked village shop, cafe and pub for restocking mid ride along the Peddars way.

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60.0 km

View of Castle Acre Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Acre Priory is open to the public through the care of English Heritage. It is well worth paying to go in, but if you aren't able to, there is …

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60.5 km

Castle Acre Post Office & Store

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Castle Acre post office/store handy for replenishing depleting fuel supplies.

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60.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.9 km

907 m

425 m

167 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.2 km

8.57 km

572 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 28 June

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Castle Acre Castle Ruins – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Newton by Castle Acre

Castle Acre Castle Ruins

Castle Acre Castle

St Nicholas' Church, West Lexham

The Old Red Lion Independent Youth Hostel

Castle Acre Bailey Gate

Castle Acre Village and Castle Ruins

View of Castle Acre Priory

Castle Acre Post Office & Store

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