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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – View of Castle Acre Priory loop from Newton by Castle Acre

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Castle Acre

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – View of Castle Acre Priory loop from Newton by Castle Acre

Easy

4.8

(5)

hikers

Castle Acre Bailey Gate – View of Castle Acre Priory loop from Newton by Castle Acre

01:02

3.97km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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243 m

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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316 m

Castle Acre Village and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Little village with a lot to offer. A well stocked village shop, cafe and pub for restocking mid ride along the Peddars way.

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357 m

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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584 m

View of Castle Acre Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Acre Priory is open to the public through the care of English Heritage. It is well worth paying to go in, but if you aren't able to, there is …

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599 m

View of Castle Acre Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

Castle Acre Priory is open to the public through the care of English Heritage. It is well worth paying to go in, but if you aren't able to, there is …

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2.63 km

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

Highlight • River

Great tea rooms in Castle Acre worth a visit.

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3.23 km

River Nar Bridge

Highlight • River

3.64 km

Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate

Highlight • Castle

Castle Acre Castle was built shortly after the Battle of Hastings by the first William de Warenne, a close associate of William the Conqueror. It's an extraordinarily well-preserved example of …

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3.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.27 km

1.11 km

971 m

517 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

1.09 km

766 m

189 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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Castle Acre Bailey Gate – View of Castle Acre Priory loop from Newton by Castle Acre

Castle Acre Bailey Gate

Castle Acre Village and Castle Ruins

Wittles Café

View of Castle Acre Priory

View of Castle Acre Priory

River Nar Ford at South Acre Road

River Nar Bridge

Castle Acre Castle and Bailey Gate

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