LYNFORD AREA

The Shepherds Baa is nestled in the heart of Thetford Forest and is popular with walkers, bird watchers, cyclists and those wishing to escape everyday life. Located right next to Lynford Arboretum with its beautiful established collection of trees - there's even a dog agility course within the Arboretum! Lynford Lakes is also only a few metres away, which has its very own beach!

With plenty of circular walks in the area, be sure to check out the lovely view from Lynford Hall from the Serpentine Lake and watch the swans and water birds on Lynford Lake. If any of you are familiar with the Cycling UK's Rebellion Way Cycle Route, we are actually located on the route! Rebellion Way is a 232 mile cycling adventure around Norfolk which takes about 4 to 6 days to complete, although you can easily split it into two.

Below are a snapshot of all the different walking and cycling routes which can start from Lynford Gardens. We suggest downloading the Kamoot app or other similar walking or cycling apps to help you on your way.

Lynford area walking routes

On Kamoot they've listed 12 different circular walking routes around Lynford varying from 2 to 6 miles in length.

Lynford Area cycling routes

On Kamoot they've listed 12 different circular cycling routes around Lynford varying from 6 to 37 miles in length.

Rebellion Way Cycle Route

The Rebellion Way 232-mile/373km cycling route around Norfolk. Meandering along a mix of quiet, mostly flat back roads, byways, cycle paths and bridleways under huge panoramic skies, it’s a fantastic introduction to multi-day, on- and off-road adventuring for anyone.

The name comes from the fact that, while this ancient county is now characterised by a relaxed, timeless, pastoral charm, it has a fascinatingly turbulent history from the Iron Age onwards. Exploring the stories, ancient sites, stunning vistas and thriving wildlife of this unique area enriches every mile of this leisurely but rewarding loop.

We have marked our location on the map below.