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Peddars Way Trail – Knettishall Heath Ponies loop from West Stow

East Of England

Peddars Way Trail – Knettishall Heath Ponies loop from West Stow

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Peddars Way Trail – Knettishall Heath Ponies loop from West Stow

02:46

46.8km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.21 km

King's Forest Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Located near Bury St Edmunds, King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary.

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2

19.6 km

Knettishall Heath Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Heading in NW direction, it starts off great but eventually deteriorates to quite overgrown hiding the ruts in the track

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3

21.2 km

Peddars Way Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the Peddars Way, a 46 mile (74 km) long distance hiking and cycling trail from near Thetford close to the Norfolk/Suffolk border, to the North …

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21.3 km

Knettishall Heath Ponies

Highlight • Forest

Early morning is a great time to meet the ponies before the traffic sends them into the Heath

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5

21.9 km

Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Knettishall Heath nature reserve covers about 430 acres (174 hectares) and also includes woodland and riverside meadows, as well as large areas of heath.

In season, there is a visitor …

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6

21.9 km

Konik Ponies at Knettishall Heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure to take the time to see the Konik pony's while their there.

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7

41.0 km

Tree-Lined Road in Bury St Edmunds

Highlight • Cycleway

A beautiful road surrounded by nature - best to see on a sunny day.

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46.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

12.5 km

2.47 km

1.64 km

971 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

15.4 km

13.9 km

410 m

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