Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Thompson

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Thompson

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Castle Acre Bailey Gate – Castle Acre Castle loop from Thompson

02:31

59.9km

350m

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 16, 2026

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4.99 km

Shou Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Easily the best coffee for miles around, only diminished by the lack of bike parking or outdoor seating, so it's a case of prop your bike out front where you …

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27.0 km

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

Highlight • River

Great tea rooms in Castle Acre worth a visit.

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27.8 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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27.9 km

Wittles Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cake and coffee with really friendly service. Castle Acre is the first viable pitstop along the Peddars Way after leaving Thetford/ Knettishall Heath.

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28.1 km

Castle Acre Castle

Highlight • Castle

Good fish and chips 🍟 shop. But beware it accepts cash only. However there is a Spar and Post Office next door.

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32.3 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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32.5 km

West Acre Priory Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful village, clustered around a pretty central green dominated by the ruined remains of the Priory Gatehouse. Sitting in the node of numerous footpaths and bridleways, it's a great …

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