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

King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre

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

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

01:40

39.5km

240m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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227 m

Wittles Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cake and coffee with really friendly service. Castle Acre is the first viable pitstop along the Peddars Way after leaving Thetford/ Knettishall Heath.

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311 m

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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535 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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10.3 km

The Cartshed Tearoom, Great Massingham

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for nice coffee and food. Cyclist friendly too.

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10.4 km

The Dabbling Duck

Highlight • Pub

Great location, overlooking the green and the large village pond.

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24.6 km

Gravelpit Plantation

Forest

29.5 km

West Acre Priory Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful village, clustered around a pretty central green dominated by the ruined remains of the Priory Gatehouse. Sitting in the node of numerous footpaths and bridleways, it's a great …

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29.7 km

The Stag, West Acre

Highlight • Pub

A wonderful little pub in West Acre that is very quirky and has some great food, looks like it has some great music nights too, the toilets were... a work of art, a must visit if you're in the area!

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39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

6.29 km