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Santon Downham Bridge – Thetford Warren Lodge loop from Thetford

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Santon Downham Bridge – Thetford Warren Lodge loop from Thetford

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4.1

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Santon Downham Bridge – Thetford Warren Lodge loop from Thetford

07:21

28.4km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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189 m

Thetford Station Historical Information Board

Highlight • Historical Site

About Thetford train station

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1.49 km

Little Ouse Path, Thetford

Highlight • Forest

The Little Ouse Path follows the banks of the river for about 9 miles (14.5 km) between Thetford and Brandon. Following the river means it's quite level and reasonably well …

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6.60 km

Little Ouse Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

A wooden footbridge across the Little Ouse. It's built on the site of the old Coxton Staunch, a lock or water control gate that was used to help control water levels and flow.

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7.99 km

St. Helen's Church and Holy Well, Saunton

Highlight • Historical Site

Just of the main fire track

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10.2 km

Santon Warren

Nature Reserve

10.8 km

Santon Downham Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Santon Downham bridge was built around the start of the First World War by the Canadian army, although a bridge has been on this site since at least the 17th …

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15.0 km

Brandon Town Sign

Highlight • Settlement

18.7 km

High Lodge Visitor Centre & Café, Thetford Forest

Highlight • Forest

Coffee, cake, lunches and maps of the trails all available here.

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22.6 km

Thetford Warren Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

Thetford Warren Lodge is an example of a rabbit warrener’s lodge, a bygone local industry of which little remains. The lodge was likely built by the monks of Thetford Priory …

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28.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

6.00 km

3.61 km

1.18 km

533 m

Surfaces

7.98 km

7.30 km

4.64 km

3.13 km

3.06 km

2.30 km

Elevation

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Santon Downham Bridge – Thetford Warren Lodge loop from Thetford

Thetford Station Historical Information Board

Little Ouse Path, Thetford

Little Ouse Footbridge

St. Helen's Church and Holy Well, Saunton

Santon Downham Bridge

Brandon Town Sign

High Lodge Visitor Centre & Café, Thetford Forest

Thetford Warren Lodge

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