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The River Bure – Coltishall Station loop from Hickling

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The River Bure – Coltishall Station loop from Hickling

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The River Bure – Coltishall Station loop from Hickling

04:12

72.7km

250m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.5 km for 69 m

After 66.3 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

Catfield Dyke Dock

Highlight • River

19.9 km

Anchor Wood

Forest

20.5 km

The River Bure

Highlight • River

The River Bure is a navigable river which flows into Breydon Water in Great Yarmouth. Coltishall bridge about 10 miles inland is the head of navigation, the furthest larger boats can get.

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22.7 km

Coltishall Station

Highlight • Structure

Coltishall Station is one of the narrow gauge stations on the Bure Valley Railway line. It's also an access point for the nine mile (14.5 km) Bure Valley Path.

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24.1 km

Horstead Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Horstead watermill was burnt down in 1963 and all that remains is the lower section of the mill building. It was one of the biggest and most photographed mills in the country.

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35.3 km

Fur & Feather

Highlight • Pub

Great place to start and finish a circular ride of the northern broads or further afield without having to fight your way out of the city on the main roads. …

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39.3 km

The Maltsters, Ranworth

Highlight • River

Terrific mid-route stop - The Maltsters pub was open for us during lockdown, serving takeaway pizza and drinks (coffee and bottled drinks - we had cider!). The adjacent shop looked …

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41.1 km

St Mary’s Church and Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

66.3 km

Potter Heigham Bridge

Highlight • River

Potter Heigham Bridge is an iconic bridge spanning the River Thurne in the village of Potter Heigham.

It dates back to the 13th century and is believed to be one …

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72.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.0 km

10.5 km

2.57 km

2.37 km

1.02 km

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.2 km

16.1 km

705 m

690 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

14 %

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The River Bure – Coltishall Station loop from Hickling

Catfield Dyke Dock

The River Bure

Coltishall Station

Horstead Mill

Fur & Feather

The Maltsters, Ranworth

St Mary’s Church and Ruins

Potter Heigham Bridge

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