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Horstead Mill – Recruiting Sergeant loop from Sprowston

Easy

5.0

(2)

10

riders

Horstead Mill – Recruiting Sergeant loop from Sprowston

01:20

30.6km

120m

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: April 25, 2026

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After 10.3 km for 52 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.3 km

Horstead Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Horstead watermill was burnt down in 1963 and all that remains is the lower section of the mill building. It was one of the biggest and most photographed mills in the country.

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2

10.8 km

Recruiting Sergeant

Highlight • Pub

An excellent, award-winning pub, the Recruiting Sergeant is a great shout for that post hike refuel and it has rooms for the night too. The building is Grade-II listed and …

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3

11.3 km

Cafe with good coffee and tea, tasty cakes and sandwiches and hot food.

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4

16.9 km

Buxton Mill on the River Bure

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Buxton enjoys a tranquil setting on the River Bure. The 18th-century Buxton Mill is still a conspicuous sight on the river and it's thought that there has …

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5

17.9 km

Buxton Mill

Highlight • Structure

B

30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

2.70 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

8.21 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

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16°C

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