Roydon Common to Bawsey Ruins and back.

Kings Lynn Group

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Overview

There are more than 100 ruined churches in Norfolk, but few of them are as impressive or as interesting as the remains of St. James at Bawsey.

Saturday, 22 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Technical
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.klmagazine.co.uk/articles/bawsey-ruin

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TF 67771 22940
Nearest postcode:: PE31 6XU
what3words:: after.walled.inclines

Start time:: 10:00 am

Park in 1st Car Park from Knights Hill off Lynn Road.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.58 per month