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Norwich and the Norfolk Broad loop to see the seals

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Norwich and the Norfolk Broad loop to see the seals

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Norwich and the Norfolk Broad loop to see the seals

05:17

87.9km

290m

Cycling

The Norwich and the Norfolk Broad loop to see the seals is a difficult touring bicycle ride, covering 54.6 miles (87.9 km) with 944 feet (288 metres) of elevation gain. This challenging loop typically takes 5 hours and 17 minutes to complete, demanding very good fitness. You will cycle through…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.22 km for 70 m

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16.6 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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31.7 km

The Lion at Thurne

Highlight • Pub

Decent pub good food, good beer garden, next to boar mornings.

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46.5 km

Seals on Horsey Beach

Highlight • Natural

Don’t follow the Komoot route to the car park and along the beach. Go further sown the road, turn left to the Nelson Pub and continue along gravel track to …

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52.3 km

Waxham Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tucked away behind layers of sand dunes and trees, Waxham beach is one of Norfolk's best-kept secrets. The long stretch of golden sand is a great place to relax and …

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65.7 km

Womack Staithe

Highlight • Rest Area

Little gem of a pretty mooring, great little shop and boat hire

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72.6 km

Woodbastwick Ferry Crossing to Horning

Highlight • Bridge

Ferry only running at weekends during July, then daily August and September. Also worth noting that road to ferry was flooded but still rideable.

A pleasant place to stop and people watch regardless!

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87.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.9 km

7.86 km

7.41 km

6.53 km

3.34 km

839 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.2 km

19.2 km

6.60 km

936 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Norwich and the Norfolk Broad loop to see the seals

The Maltsters, Ranworth

The Lion at Thurne

Seals on Horsey Beach

Waxham Beach

Womack Staithe

Woodbastwick Ferry Crossing to Horning

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