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East Of England

Breckland District

Lynford Water – The Shepherd's Bar loop from Ickburgh

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Breckland District

Lynford Water – The Shepherd's Bar loop from Ickburgh

Easy

5.0

(1)

16

hikers

Lynford Water – The Shepherd's Bar loop from Ickburgh

00:49

3.19km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

353 m

Lynford Water

Highlight • Lake

Once gravel pits, Lynford Water is a tranquil place for a hike and a wild swim. Unlike many other places, the forestry Commission, who own the land, permit swimming in the lakes.

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2

904 m

The Shepherd's Baa at Lynford Arboretum

Highlight • Cafe

Great little place hot drinks, cakes and loos. Covered area for seating.

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3

1.37 km

Carved Wooden Face Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

4

1.86 km

Lynford Hall Bridge and Highland Cattle

Highlight • Bridge

In the grounds of Lynford Hall and on the edge of Lynford Arboretum, this cute little bridge crosses the waterway. Highland Cows graze the land and are a beautiful sight.

Tip by

5

2.78 km

Highland Cattle at Lynford Arboretum

Highlight • Natural

6

3.04 km

The Shepherd's Bar

Highlight • Pub

Cafe, serving light lunches, hot & cold drinks
Open 7 days a week from 8am-5pm.

shepherdsbaalynford.co.uk

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B

3.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.03 km

607 m

261 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.94 km

820 m

203 m

151 m

< 100 m

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