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Whitlingham Great Broad – Whitlingham Lake loop from Norwich Airport

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Whitlingham Great Broad – Whitlingham Lake loop from Norwich Airport

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Whitlingham Great Broad – Whitlingham Lake loop from Norwich Airport

02:28

42.8km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.84 km

Elm Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Elm Hill is hailed as the most famous street in Norwich. The quirky cobbled street is lined with Tudor buildings filled with antique shops, galleries, cafes, and delis. One of …

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9.35 km

Whitlingham Great Broad

Highlight • Lake

Whitlingham Great Broad is a man-made lake in the Whitlingham Country Park. Huge amounts of material, quarried from the area, was used in construction projects nearby. Today, the area is …

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10.4 km

Wildflowers at Thorpe Marshes

Highlight • Forest

Located on the edge of Norwich, Thorpe Marshes is a wonderful nature reserve managed by Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Close to the River Yare, the area is covered in wildflower marshes …

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12.1 km

The Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A nice section of double track rather than using the busy Kirby road

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13.6 km

Not so much off-road but unkempt road. Yet despite the "rougher than a welders work bench" stretch of road it beautifully chances along the River Yare. It also passes the Waters Edge public house a most excellent watering hole.

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21.4 km

Bench with a view of the Rockland Marshes and the River Yare

Highlight • Viewpoint

An enjoyable spot for a break. There's a really nice view of the Rockland Marshes and the River Yare.

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28.5 km

Bramerton Common on the River Yare

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bramerton Common is a public green space situated on the banks of the River Yare near Norwich. It's the perfect spot to pull up a picnic blanket and watch the boats go by.

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33.8 km

Whitlingham Lake

Highlight • Natural

42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

8.27 km

5.82 km

715 m

511 m

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

4.42 km

3.40 km

2.22 km

472 m

103 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

37°C

19°C

4 %

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Whitlingham Great Broad – Whitlingham Lake loop from Norwich Airport

Elm Hill

Whitlingham Great Broad

Wildflowers at Thorpe Marshes

The Bridleway

Waters Edge Pub, Woodsend

Bench with a view of the Rockland Marshes and the River Yare

Bramerton Common on the River Yare

Whitlingham Lake

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