Castle Acre Bailey Gate – View of Castle Acre Priory loop from Narborough

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Castle Acre Bailey Gate – View of Castle Acre Priory loop from Narborough

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Castle Acre Bailey Gate – View of Castle Acre Priory loop from Narborough

05:24

20.8km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.26 km

Scoot Wood

Forest

9.49 km

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

Highlight • River

Great tea rooms in Castle Acre worth a visit.

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10.4 km

Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate

Highlight • Castle

Castle Acre Castle was built shortly after the Battle of Hastings by the first William de Warenne, a close associate of William the Conqueror. It's an extraordinarily well-preserved example of …

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10.8 km

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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10.9 km

Castle Acre Village and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Little village with a lot to offer. A well stocked village shop, cafe and pub for restocking mid ride along the Peddars way.

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11.2 km

View of Castle Acre Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

Castle Acre Priory is open to the public through the care of English Heritage. It is well worth paying to go in, but if you aren't able to, there is …

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14.6 km

Nar Ford

Highlight • Trail

The road has disappeared and the path to the side has a very broken surface, with large stones, gravel and sand. Just about passable with care on a road bike …

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15.4 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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17.4 km