Norfolk Cycle Routes
Norfolk is a great place for cyclists as it has some splendid scenery and is largely flat.
The rides below will take you through some of the county's most attractive scenery including the famous Broads and the lovely Norfolk coast.
Cycling highlights include the Norfolk Coast Cycleway - a single 92 mile route running parallel to the coast and taking you on a tour of Norfolk's splendid countryside.
Please also see the Visit Norfolk site for more information on cycling and staying in Norfolk and for bike hire please Click Here
Use the links to view full route information including elevation profiles, interactive maps and GPS downloads.
You can also view an overview map of all the routes in the using the Norfolk Cycle Map>>
There are several National Cycle Networksigned routes in the county many of which have been mapped and can be viewed and downloaded below.
For more information on cycle routes in Norfolk including tips, advice and free cycle maps please click here
| Route Name | Photo | Distance | Description |
| Bacton Woods | 3.4 miles (5.5 km) | Bacton Woods, near North Walsham, has several delightful walking and cycle paths running through the forest. This short circular route starts at Bacton car park and follows various paths through the wood, which has 30 species of tree, including Scots and Corsian Pine, Western Hemlock, Douglas Fir and Larch. The woods are also popular with mtb (mountain bikes) as there is an excellent single track ride to be found here. View Full Details>> | |
| Beccles to Norwich | 24.9 miles (40 km) | Follow National Cycle Route 1 from Beccles in Suffolk to Norfolk based Norwich. This is a fairly flat route on quiet roads and country lanes passing through some attractive countryside and the lovely riverside market town of Lodden. Highlights on the route include the famous Norfolk Broads with splendlid views of Rockland and Whitlingham Broad on the route. There is also a relaxing spell along the River Yare and through the lovely Whitlingham Country Park towards end of the route. View Full Details>> | |
| Blickling Hall | 3.1 miles (5 km) | The Blickling Hall estate in Aylsham has five thousand acres of parkland, farmland and woodland to explore on foot or by bike. View Full Details>> | |
| Broadland Northway | 6.8 miles (11 km) | This major road in Norwich now has a number of cycle paths running alongside it. View Full Details>> | |
| Bure Valley Path | 8.7 miles (14 km) | This walk and cycle track runs along Bure Valley Railway, and the River Bure from Aylsham to Wroxham. The route passes Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall with each having a station if you wish to rest your legs and take a trip on the railway. The Bure Valley Railway is Norfolk's longest fifteen inch gauge line. It opened on 10th July 1990, and the long distance footpath running parallel with it was opened a year later in 1991. It's a nice flat path which runs for about 9 miles. As such it makes for a leisurely stroll or an easy cycle ride. View Full Details>> | |
| Bury St Edmunds to Thetford | 26.1 miles (42 km) | This pleasant cycle ride follows National Cycle routes 51 and 13 through Suffolk and into Norfolk. You start near the ruined abbey at Bury St Edmunds and head through the town and out into the countryside on a traffic free cycle path. The route then passes through a series of delightful villages including Great Barton, Great Livermere and Coney Weston before a woodland section through West Harling Heath and Common. You then follow the River Thet through Brettenham to Thetford. There are train stations at either end of the ride making it easily accessible. View Full Details>> | |
| Dereham to Fakenham | 18.6 miles (30 km) | This ride follows National Cycle Route 13 and 1 through the Norfolk countryside. The route starts in Dereham following National Cycle route 13 to Gressenhall on quiet country roads. The route continues to Brisley and the Gately where you will join National Cycle route 1 taking you into Fakenham, crossing the River Wensum and finishing near the tourist information centre. View Full Details>> | |
| Downham Market to King's Lynn | 14.3 miles (23 km) | This easy route through Norfolk follows National Cycle Route 11 & 1 from Downham Market to King's Lynn. The route starts near Downham Market tourist information centre and heads north along National Cycle route 11 to Watlington on minor roads. You then meet the River Ouse which leads onto National Cycle route 1 at Seeche Abbey. View Full Details>> | |
| Ely to Downham Market | 23.6 miles (38 km) | This easy route follows National Cycle Route 11 from Cambridgeshire to Norfolk. View Full Details>> | |
| Fakenham to Wells-Next-The-Sea | 12.4 miles (20 km) | Follow National Cycle Route 1 from Fakenham to Wells-Next-The-Sea on this pleasant fairly flat route. The route follows a mixture of quiet country roads and off road cycle paths before finishing at the harbour of this pleasant Norfolk coastal town. View Full Details>> | |
| Fritton Lake Country Park | 5.9 miles (9.5 km) | This super country park is situated just a few miles from Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. There are lovely cycling and walking paths around the large lake which is 2.5 miles long. The lake is surrounded by peaceful woods where there are nice shady trails to try. You can follow footpaths along the Angles Way public footpath on the western side of the lake. Please stick to this section as the central and eastern parts are private property. The Angles Way long distance path runs past the site so you could pick this up and head north to visit the impressive Roman Fort at Burgh Castle. If you follow the trail south you can visit Somerleyton. The delightful model village includes thatched red-brick estate cottages and the splendid Somerleyton Hall. View Full Details>> | |
| Gorleston to Lowestoft | 9.3 miles (15 km) | This route follows the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline from Gorleston to Lowestoft. The route follows National Cycle route 1 for part of the route with some off road and some on road sections. There are some lovely coastal views at Hopton on Sea and Corton as you head south from Norfolk into Suffolk with the route finishing at Lowestoft train station. View Full Details>> | |
| Great Yarmouth Loop | 37.3 miles (60 km) | This circular route takes you along the attractive Norfolk coast and then on a tour of the Norfolk Broads. The route starts and ends in Great Yarmouth and follows the Norfolk Coastal Cycleway for part of the way. View Full Details>> | |
| Holkham Park | 7.5 miles (12 km) | Enjoy a super cycle or walk in this 3000 acre deer park near Wells-Next-The-Sea on the Norfolk coast. National Cycle Network Route 1 passes straight through the centre of the park taking you past the large lake, the Obelisk, the beautiful 18th century mansion and back through peaceful woodland. There are also a number of waymarked walking trails including a lakeside trail and a nature trail with 28 information boards explaining interesting facts about the flora and fauna in the Park. This includes a large herd of Fallow Deer, a smaller herd of Red Deer, Barn Owls and the evergreen oaks imported from Italy. View Full Details>> | |
| Holt Country Park | 5.6 miles (9 km) | Explore nearly 100 acres of peaceful woodland in this country park in Norfolk. The park is situated around the River Glaven and contains several delightful trails through the woods including Scots Pine, Oak and Silver Birch. The park includes a Visitors Centre, a waymarked arts trail and a cycle route. The area is great for wildlife so keep your eyes peeled for grazing ponies, various woodland birds and butterflies fluttering around the park's wildflowers. View Full Details>> | |
| Hunstanton to King's Lynn | 21.7 miles (35 km) | Starting in the coastal town of Hunstanton on The Wash, follow National Cycle Route 1 to King's Lynn on the banks of the River Ouse. Highlights on the route include the splendid coastal scenery at the start and the wooded Sandringham Country Park-the Norfolk retreat for the Queen with beautiful grounds and the impressive Sandringham House. Also, shortly after Sandringham is the village of Castle Rising with its 12th century ruined castle. You'll also pass close to the lovely RSPB Snettisham where there are excellent bird watching opportunities. View Full Details>> | |
| King's Lynn to Wisbech | 19.9 miles (32 km) | This very flat ride takes you from Norfolk into Cambridgeshire through the Fenlands and along National Cycle route 1. The route starts on the banks of the River Ouse in King's Lynn then follows a series of quiet country roads to Wisbech situated by the River Nene. View Full Details>> | |
| Marriot's Way | 22.4 miles (36 km) | This wonderful cycle and walking path runs from Aylsham to Norwich along the trackbeds of two former railway lines. The route passes Cawston, Reepham, Lenwade, the wildlife rich Taverham Mill and Drayton, taking you through the Wensum Valley with regular views of the River Wensum to enjoy. Along the way look out for a series of rail sculptures and lots of interesting flora and fauna. Wildlife includes butterflies, jays, magpies, green woodpeckers and wrens. Cycle hire is available at Reepham station where there's also a nice cafe for refreshments. View Full Details>> | |
| National Cycle Network Regional Route 30 | 205.1 miles (330 km) | This long distance circular cycle route follows National Cycle Network Regional Route 30, National Cycle Route 1 and National Cycle Route 11 around the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. View Full Details>> | |
| Norwich To Cromer | 38 miles (61.1 km) | This route takes you north from the city of Norwich to the Norfolk coast at Cromer. View Full Details>> | |
| Norwich to Fakenham | 29.2 miles (47 km) | Follow National Cycle route 1 from Norwich to Fakenham on quiet roads and the lovely Marriot's Way. View Full Details>> | |
| Norwich To Wroxham | 18 miles (29 km) | This route follows the opening section of the Rebellion Way from the city of Norwich to Wroxham in the Norfolk Broads. View Full Details>> | |
| Rebellion Way | 231.8 miles (373 km) | This long distance circular cycle route explores the highlights of the county of Norfolk. View Full Details>> | |
| Sandringham Country Park | 6.2 miles (10 km) | This huge country park surrounds the Queen's splendid country retreat in Norfolk. There are two waymarked Nature Trails, one 1.5 miles long (2.4km) and the other 2.5 miles long (4km). There are also numerous woodland walking paths to explore while National Cycle Network route 1 runs right through the park, so you can bring your bike. View Full Details>> | |
| Sheringham Park | 5 miles (8 km) | Enjoy a long cycle or walk through this large National Trust owned park and estate in Norfolk. The parkland surrounds the 19th century Sheringham Hall and includes miles of peaceful woodland trails, beautiful landscaped gardens full of rhododendrons and azaleas and fabulous views of the Norfolk coast. There is also an abundance of wildlife with 3 species of deer and a wide variety of birds and butterflies. There are 4 lovely way-marked trails in the park. They are colour coded with orange, blue, red and white waymarkers. Cycling is permitted in the park but please do not cycle on the orange trail and keep to reasonable speeds. View Full Details>> | |
| The Peddars Way | 54.1 miles (87 km) | Submitted by Mark Worthington: The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path form the 93 mile (149km) National Trail that starts in Knettishall, amid the forest-strewn borders of Norfolk and Suffolk, and ends at Cromer on north Norfolk’s Heritage Coast. View Full Details>> | |
| Thetford Cycle Loop | 31.1 miles (50 km) | This waymarked, circular cycle loop explores the area around Thetford in Norfolk. View Full Details>> | |
| Thetford to Dereham | 28 miles (45 km) | Follow National Cycle Route 13 from Thetford to Dereham on this pleasant route. View Full Details>> | |
| Wells-Next-The-Sea to Hunstanton | 18.6 miles (30 km) | This route follows National Cycle route 1 between two pretty Norfolk coastal towns. The route is fairly flat and passes through attractive countryside and the pretty villages of Burnham Thorpe and Burnham Market. The final stretch takes you along the Hunstanton coast with splendid views of The Wash and the Hunstanton cliffs. The seaside town of Hunstanton is unique as the only east coast seaside resort in England where the sun can be seen to set over the sea. View Full Details>> | |
| Whitlingham Country Park | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) | Enjoy a peaceful cycle or walk around the lovely Whitlingham Country Park on the outskirts of Norwich. The park is situated on the River Yare and has a number of lakes, so is perfect for a relaxing waterside ride or walk.
The park also contains the Whitlingham Outdoor Education Centre where you can try a number of activities including windsurfing, sailing, archery, kayaking. If you'd like to continue your walking in the area then you try the lovely Norwich Riverside Walk along the River Wensum. There's also Mousehold Heath just to the north east of the city centre. View Full Details>> |
