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East Of England
Norfolk
South Norfolk District
Caistor St Edmund and Bixley

Venta Icenorum Roman Town – St Edmund's Church loop from Stoke Holy Cross

Moderate

3.0

(2)

9

hikers

Venta Icenorum Roman Town – St Edmund's Church loop from Stoke Holy Cross

02:14

8.40km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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76 m

Venta Icenorum Roman Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Venta Icenorum, ("Market-place of the Iceni") was the largest Roman town in East Anglia.

It came to fame as the capital city of the Iceni tribe led by perhaps the …

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979 m

Mobile Coffee Van serving various coffee, tea & hot chocolate.

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2.99 km

Wildflower Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Here is another legume-based wildflower mix that is worth checking out. It can be reached by walking along the footpath. Different flowers flower at different times throughout the season

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4.18 km

Heart-Shaped Hollow Tree on Hallback Lane

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a magical looking tree along Hallback Lane that features twisted branches and knotted trunks.

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5

4.93 km

Caistor St Edmund Chalk Pit is a large commercial chalk quarry with no public access. It's an important geological site, giving access to some of the best examples of the …

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4.98 km

A long section of single track alongside the Caistor St Edmunds Quarry. There is a nice view of the quarry and the surrounding countryside.

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5.70 km

Dog and Duck Gate

Highlight • Structure

Just a little gate on its own with a wooden tray containing rocks or other interesting artefacts found by hikers. Feel free to add your own! The gate looks like …

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7.93 km

St Edmund's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Don't miss the gravel track on the right that leads to the church. You can reach the car park for Venta Icenorum by walking round to the other side of the churchyard.

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8.40 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

3.65 km

274 m

235 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

2.09 km

1.55 km

235 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 2 September

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