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Surlingham

Whitlingham Great Broad – Whitlingham Great Broad loop from Surlingham

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South Norfolk District

Surlingham

Whitlingham Great Broad – Whitlingham Great Broad loop from Surlingham

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Whitlingham Great Broad – Whitlingham Great Broad loop from Surlingham

01:39

26.2km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

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3.52 km

The Water's Edge Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic location on the Water's Edge (the name might have given it away), serving upmarket meals. Currently open Wednesdays to Sundays (Sep '22).

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4.29 km

Vineyrryman's Way Public Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great off road section with and couple of ups and downs.

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7.14 km

Located on the edge of Norwich, Thorpe Marshes is a wonderful nature reserve managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Close to the River Yare, the area is covered in wildflower marshes and dykes. You can spot many species of dragonfly, damselfly and butterfly here, as well as various waterbirds.

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7.82 km

Whitlingham Great Broad

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Whitlingham Great Broad is one of two lakes in Whitlingham Country Park, a wonderful expanse of countryside along the River Yare. A cycle path leads along the water's edge through peaceful nature.

The lake is a popular spot for water sports like wild swimming and stand up paddleboard.

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11.1 km

Bracondale Grove

Forest

13.0 km

Norwich Castle

Highlight • Castle

Norwich Castle looks very special from the outside. A cube-shaped fortress from the time of the Normans. Today it is a museum that deals with history, but also exhibits works of art.

In addition to visiting a museum, you can also take part in guided tours that show you the most beautiful and exciting corners of the fortress, including the roof, from which you have a breathtaking all-round view of Norwich.

Norwich Castle is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. You can find more information on admission prices, guided tours and exhibitions here: museums.norfolk.gov.uk/norwich-castle

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13.4 km

Norwich Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Norwich Cathedral is a stunning church dating back to 1096. Built from cream-coloured limestone, the cathedral took over 50 years to complete. You can visit the second largest cloisters in England, which has over 1,000 bosses, many of which are ornately carved and painted.

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14.2 km

Butterfly Café

Highlight • Cafe

small friendly community cafe , good food minutes from the city center.

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17.8 km

Whitlingham Great Broad

Highlight • Lake

Whitlingham Great Broad is a man-made lake in the Whitlingham Country Park. Huge amounts of material, quarried from the area, was used in construction projects nearby. Today, the area is a beautiful lake, popular with walkers, cyclists and watersports enthusiasts. At one end of the lake, there's an ancient forest and remnants of chalk pits and a Lime kiln.

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26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

7.22 km

2.70 km

948 m

282 m

122 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

3.05 km

2.34 km

417 m

336 m

107 m

Elevation

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The Water's Edge Pub

Vineyrryman's Way Public Bridleway

Wildflowers at Thorpe Marshes

Whitlingham Great Broad

Norwich Castle

Norwich Cathedral

Butterfly Café

Whitlingham Great Broad

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