Thetford - two rivers, two lakes, two castles - Ramblers

Bury St Edmunds Group

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Overview

Park at the large free car park just off Bury Road on the edge of Thetford. We shall walk through part of Barnham Common, around Nunnery Lakes. then have a stop at Thetford Castle Park and view (and maybe climb!) the second largest man-made mound in England. We shall then follow the Little Ouse towards Redcastle before making our way back to the cars.

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

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

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 86739 81810
Nearest postcode:: IP24 3EB
what3words:: upsetting.pacemaker.cheerful

Start time:: 10:00 am

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