A Cycle Ride from The Sandringham Estate Club Site This circular route has been suggested by Sustrans’ Volunteer Rangers. Sustrans is the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity and is responsible for the development of the 12,000 miles of National Cycle Network. We hope you will enjoy exploring the local area near the Site and make the most of your stay at Sandringham. The route takes in part of National Route 1 of the National Cycle Network, which runs all the way from Dover to London and then up the east coast to Edinburgh and on to John o'Groats, the Orkneys and the Shetlands. The ride takes in West Newton, the Appleton water tower, the Peddars Way, Snettisham Park and, of course, the beautiful Sandringham Estate. The Route 1 From the Club Site ride through West Newton and up the hill past the Appleton water tower towards Anmer with its wooden village sign. 2 From Anmer head towards Great Bircham on a track crossing the Peddars Way (an old Roman Road). 3 Turn left just before Great Bircham to Bircham Windmill, which is an ideal place to stop (tea room, bakery and gift shop). 4 Continue to Fring and Snettisham on quiet lanes. 5 At Snettisham Park, join National Route 1 and follow the route through Ingoldisthorpe and around Dersingham where you will have views over the Wash. 6 The final part of the ride is through the Sandringham Country Park and back to the Club Site. The Route Starting point: The Sandringham Estate Caravan Club Site End point: The Sandringham Estate Caravan Club Site Distance: 151/2 miles Grade: Easy Surface: Tarmac with about 2 miles off-road Traffic: Very light Suitability for young children: YES Hills: One long hill shortly after the start. Fine views of the Wash near Dersingham. Refreshments/facilities: Refreshments at Bircham Windmill (6 miles If you have enjoyed your ride, why not look at The Club’s website from the start) and Snettisham Park Farm (101/2 miles) www.caravanclub.co.uk which shows other Club Sites with a cycle route close by or visit the Sustrans’ website www.sustrans.org.uk to Nearest railway station: King’s Lynn (71/2 miles via National Route 1) find other cycle routes and how to become a Sustrans supporter. Other routes in the area: National Route 1 continues north from Snettisham towards Wells-next-the-sea, or south to King’s Lynn. Attractions: Sandringham House, Bircham Windmill and Snettisham Park are all on the route. This route has been suggested by Sustrans’ Volunteer Rangers. The Caravan Club would always recommend that any Castle Rising castle – 31/2 miles via National Route 1 (traffic-free) children or young people under 18 years should be fully supervised by a responsible adult. Please be aware that using this route is entirely at your own risk. Snettisham RSPB nature reserve – 2 miles off route. Extreme care should always be taken when cycling on site, remembering that traffic will be moving around the site and to observe speed limits. Particular attention should be paid when going round blind corners or emerging from paths..