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48 hours in norfolk

A weekend bikepacking adventure through quiet country lanes, rolling farmland and the peaceful landscapes of Norfolk.

193 km • 820 m • 2 days

🏕️ Cabin stay | 🚉 Train-friendly | 🛣️ Road

your norfolk adventure awaits

Adventure doesn't have to mean crossing continents or taking months off work.

This two-day Norfolk cycling adventure starts and finishes at Diss station, just 90 minutes from London, giving you the perfect opportunity to swap the city for a weekend of open roads, quiet villages and pedal-powered freedom.

Following peaceful country lanes through the Norfolk countryside, you'll spend two days covering 193km, with a comfortable overnight stay in a cosy camping hut.

 

Whether you're new to bikepacking or simply looking for a well-planned weekend escape, this guide gives you everything you need to enjoy the ride without spending hours researching routes, stops and logistics.

The adventure at a glance

🚴 Distance: 193km

 

⛰️ Elevation: 820m climbing

 

📅 Duration: 2 days

 

🛣️ Terrain: Road

 

🏡 Overnight: Cosy camping hut

 

🚆 Start/end: Diss station (90 minutes from London)

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what's included in your guide?

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Fully mapped 2-day route

A ready-to-follow route starting and ending at Diss station, with GPX links included .

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Detailed itinerary

Daily route breakdown, recommended cafés, points of interest and places worth stopping.

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Practical packing checklist

Know exactly what to bring for a comfortable weekend away.

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Overnight stay details

Everything you need to know to book your cosy camping hut.

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What you’ll experience

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Norfolk at its most peaceful

Trade busy roads and city noise for rolling farmland, sleepy villages and miles of quiet country lanes.

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A simpler way to try bikepacking

Bikepacking doesn't have to mean carrying camping gear or sleeping in a tent.

This adventure gives you the freedom of travelling by bike, while ending the day in a cosy camping hut with a warm bed waiting for you -  all on a route that's already been carefully planned.

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A weekend that feels much longer

Leave on Saturday morning and come home on Sunday evening with tired legs, a full camera roll and a head full of memories.

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the route

Day 1: Diss → cosy cabin

95km • 450m climbing

Your first day begins at Diss station before heading into the quieter corners of Norfolk.

Expect peaceful lanes, open farmland, charming villages and plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the journey.

Day 2: Return to Diss

98km • 370m climbing

A second day of exploring Norfolk's countryside before completing your loop back at the station.

 

Two days, nearly 200km and proof that unforgettable adventures can fit into an ordinary weekend

Short on time, big on adventure

Your Norfolk adventure starts here.

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The route is mapped, the stops are chosen and the logistics are taken care of. All that's left to do is ride.

 

We've done the hours of research, route planning and preparation, so you can spend your weekend doing what you actually came for: exploring somewhere new, riding quiet roads and discovering just how much adventure can fit into 48 hours.

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Jess is an endurance rider, writer, and champion of small-but-mighty adventures. 48-Hour Adventures is her way of proving that adventure doesn’t need to be big to be epic.

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