NORFOLK
Nelson’s Norfolk��21 or 29 miles, circular
This cycle ride starts from the market town of Fakenham.�From here the route heads north into an area of rich rolling countryside with pretty flint villages and spectacular views�of the coast. Here, one of�England’s greatest heroes, LordHoratio Nelson, was born. Make a pilgrimage to his father’s�church, and to the famous shrine of ‘Our Lady’ in thereligious centre of Little Walsingham. Along this route you�can discover the 14th C. Slipper Chapel, take a ride on a
narrow gauge railway and explore Holkham Hall, one of�Britai�’s most�majestic stately homes.  Download
Lord of the Manor�16 or 29 miles, circular
This cycle ride starts from the historic market town of Aylsham. From here the route heads north along quiet county lanes, through gently rolling landscapes and picturesque villages such as Itteringham, Baconsthorpe and Hanworth. Here you can explore the grand country estates of the rich and famous - from the Jacobean Blickling Hall, with its fine tapestries and furniture, to the rambling roses of medieval Mannington, and 17th C. Felbrigg Hall with its walled garden. Along this route you can discover some of�Norfolk’s round-towered churches, visit the 15th C. remains of Baconsthorpe Castle and take a ride on a real narrow gauge steam railway
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Clippesby�15 miles, circular Download
Horning�19 miles, circular Download
Martham�15 miles, circular Download
Great Plumstead to Acle 18 miles, circular Download
Thurne�10 miles, circular Download
Wherryman’s Way 8 miles, linear Download
Thetford Forest Park�Trails Download
Half-Day Rides on the�Norfolk�Broads
Route�1: Stokesby�-�Runham�-�Mautby�-�Thrigby��9 miles, circular
An easy ride along quiet country lanes passing through the villages on Runham and Mautby. Why not extend your visit with the optional detour to�Thrigby�Wildlife�Gardens�not far off the main route. Download
Route 2: Martham�-�Thurne�-�West Somerton���15 miles, circular
A longer ride with some sections on slightly busier roads, so potentially unsuitable for younger children. An ideal ride to explore some of the many interesting churches to be seen in the�Broads�, with the route including those at Thurne, Repps, Martham, Somerton, Rollesby and Clippesby. With plenty of places to stop for refreshment, this is an ideal all-day ride, with public car parking available at Thurne and cycle hire available from Clippesby Hall Download
Route 3: Thurne�-�Clippesby�-�Fleggburgh�-�Filby��10 miles, circular Download
Route 4: Clippesby�-�Potter�Heigham�-�How Hill�-�Ludham��15 miles, circular Download
Route 5: Horsey�-�Sea Palling�-�Hickling�-�Martham��20 miles, circular Download
Route 6: Hickling�-�Sutton��6 miles, circular Download�
Route 7: Stalham�-�Lessingham�-�Worstead�-�Dilham��23 miles, circular Download
Route 8: Hoveton�-�Neatisham�-�Barton Turf�-�Horning��16 miles, circular Download
Route 9: Horning�-�Wroxham�-�Salhouse�-�South Walsham�-�Ludham��19 miles, circular Download
Route 10:�Bungay - Earsham - Ditchingham - Ellingham - Geldeston�12 miles, circular Download
Route 11:�Bungay - Geldeston - Beccles - Barsham - Ilketshall St Andrew�25 miles, circular Download
Route12: Three River Loop - visiting Loddon, Reedham, Beccles, Geldeston�20 miles, circular Download
Route 13: Burgh St Peter Staithe - visiting Aldeby, Toft Monks, Wheatacre�11 miles, circular Download
Route 14:�Burgh St Peter Staithe - visiting Aldeby, Raveningham, Thurlton, Haddiscoe�19 miles, circular Download
South Norfolk�Leisure Cycle Routes
Nine circular cycle routes in�South Norfolk�tour map. World War II airfields and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), pubs, shops and interesting features are all marked on the maps.
Wymondham, Hingham, Barnham Broom��23 miles��Download
Marlingford, Hethersett, East Carleton��20 miles�Download
Trowse and Loddon��28 miles��Download
Brooke, Seething, Hempnall, Shotesham��22 miles��Download
Diss, Fersfield, Burston, Dicleburgh��23 miles�Download
Long Stratton and Tibenham��24 miles���Download
Heckingham, Raveningham, Kirby Cane��16 miles�Download
Swardeston, Flordon Common, Bracon Ash��19 miles���Download
Diss, Burston, Buckenham, Winfarthing��30 miles��Download
South Norfolk Tour��88 miles Download
Waymarked Norfolk Bridle and Cycle Routes
Route 1: Brooke/Saxlingham
This clearly waymarked circular riding route runs between the South Norfolk parishes of Poringland, Brooke, Saxlingham Nethergate and Shotesham. It follows minor country lanes and bridleways, and passes through a landscape of small villages, hedgerows and woods, which are reminiscent of an English pastoral life more than a century distant. The main route is about 13 miles long with optional circuits of 4 miles at Bergh Apton and 3 miles at Saxlingham Nethergate. Download
Route 2:�Hockwold cum�Wilton
The Hockwold cum�Wilton�bridle route is approximately 10 miles in length and is mainly on tracks and grass. The main parts of the route are along Cowles Drove, on Hockwold Fens and a pleasant ride on the bank of the little�Ouse Riverwhere there are fine views across both New and Brandon Fens. On leaving the river the ride continues over sluices and along the cut-off channel before entering Hockwold cum�Wilton. Download
Route 3:�Massingham
This bridle route is approximately 15½ miles in length in its entirety. Part of the route follows the�Peddars Way�which passes the villages of Great and Little Massingham before joining minor roads to Gayton Thorpe. An alternative route is offered around Grimston Heath where the track passes through conifer plantations which are home to large colonies of Grey Squirrels. The ride also gives superb views over the valley towards Great Bircham. Download
Route 4: Morningthorpe
This circular, waymarked route is about 22 miles long. It takes you to the�South Norfolk�parishes of Morningthorpe,Shelton,�Denton, Alburgh, Starston and Pulham St Mary. The varied route follows bridleways and quiet country lanes through a landscape of farms, cottages and some remarkable and beautiful churches. Download
Route 5:�Reepham
This clearly waymarked circular riding route runs between the parishes of Great Witchingham, Cawston, Reepham, Themelthorpe, Wood Dalling and Salle. It follows minor country lanes and also uses part of the Marriott's Way. The varied landscape is punctuated by numerous beautiful churches. Salle church is unique; built in the fifteenth century and seen today virtually unaltered. The main route is 23 miles long and has the flexibility of additional connecting rides for those who prefer a shorter circuit. Download
Route 6: Swaffham
The Swaffham bridle route is approximately 21 miles in length and the site is mainly on soft-roads, tracks and minor roads. The route passes through forestry plantation, the gentle rolling hills of�West Norfolk�and the market town of Swaffham, offering a varied and interesting ride. An additional feature on this route is the link made by the Peddlar's Way to the Massingham bridle route, approximately 4 miles distant from�South Acre. Download
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