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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Norfolk
King'S Lynn And West Norfolk
Northwold

The Shepherd's Bar – Desert Rats Memorial loop from Northwold

Moderate

2

riders

The Shepherd's Bar – Desert Rats Memorial loop from Northwold

03:14

47.2km

190m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 33.0 km for 66 m

After 33.7 km for 199 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

17.4 km

Sunset View Over the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Only at dusk lol

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2

18.6 km

Ancient Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural

Nice looking tree

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3

19.7 km

Harling Drove Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun place to hill bomb

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33.0 km

Lynford Aboretum

Nature Reserve

5

33.3 km

The Shepherd's Bar

Highlight • Pub

Cafe, serving light lunches, hot & cold drinks
Open 7 days a week from 8am-5pm.


shepherdsbaalynford.co.uk

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6

33.8 km

Lynford Lakes Island

Highlight • Forest

Need to cross a small stream to gain access

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7

34.5 km

Lynford Lake and Beach

Highlight • Forest

Lovely path that eventually leads you into Lynford Arboretum. There is a nice lake and beach here to stop by for a dip if you have the time and whilst …

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8

38.0 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) …

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9

38.7 km

A nice fire road through the forest that has several interesting landmarks, including Nissen huts and a cafe themed for WW2, there is also an interesting pirate retreat / bar. …

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B

47.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

15.6 km

2.43 km

2.02 km

986 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

14.3 km

5.22 km

5.15 km

3.27 km

1.11 km

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Wednesday 20 May

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