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East Of England

King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Desert Rats Memorial – Lynford Lakes loop from Northwold

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Desert Rats Memorial – Lynford Lakes loop from Northwold

Hard

3

riders

Desert Rats Memorial – Lynford Lakes loop from Northwold

01:58

26.5km

100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.1 km for 78 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.55 km

Pirate Hut in Thetford Forest

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The gravel is great through Thetford forest.

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2

9.35 km

Desert Rats Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The memorial honours all those who served in the 7th Armoured Division (The Desert Rats), the 4th Armoured Brigade (The Black Rats), and the 7th Armoured Brigade (The Green Jerboa) throughout history. The area also features a network of interconnected trails perfect for mountain biking, do watch out for walkers though.

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3

12.3 km

Lynford Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here the River Wissey flows through the Lynford Lakes, a great place to have a break and stop by the water's edge.

Tip by

4

13.0 km

Lynford Lakes

Highlight • Lake

5

15.9 km

Brown's Café & Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

B

26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

11.0 km

2.78 km

324 m

133 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

11.0 km

2.95 km

327 m

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Tuesday 25 August

24°C

16°C

47 %

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