Saxlingham Nethergate Village – Venta Icenorum Roman Town loop from Newton Flotman

South Norfolk District

Newton Flotman

Saxlingham Nethergate Village – Venta Icenorum Roman Town loop from Newton Flotman

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Saxlingham Nethergate Village – Venta Icenorum Roman Town loop from Newton Flotman

02:10

51.5km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

Saxlingham Nethergate Village

Highlight • Settlement

Scenic village although surprisingly no pub, shop or cafe for refreshments.

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4.41 km

View of the Ruins of St Martin's Church and St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Takes in the view of the ruins of St Martin's Church and the still working St Mary's Church just behind it.

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5.42 km

All Saints Church, Shotesham

Highlight • Religious Site

Striking position on a prominent rise above the valley - you can see St Mary's Church in the distance on the far side.

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7.70 km

Lither Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Unexceptional bit of country lane. Pleasant enough bit of semi-open tree tunnel.

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41.9 km

Foxes Grove

Forest

42.4 km

Little Miss Latte Coffee Van at High Ash Farm

Highlight • Cafe

Mobile Coffee Van serving various coffee, tea & hot chocolate.

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43.3 km

Venta Icenorum Roman Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Venta Icenorum, ("Market-place of the Iceni") was the largest Roman town in East Anglia.

It came to fame as the capital city of the Iceni tribe led by perhaps the …

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