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Scenic drives in Norfolk and Suffolk, England

Explore Norfolk and Suffolk, England by road. Compare published Remapped routes, estimated driving times, distances and highlights before choosing your next drive. Roads featured include A134, B1107, B1106.

24–109 milesRoute distances
49–218 minEstimated driving
3Circular routes

Short on time? A1066 Waveney Country: Thetford to Harleston has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 49 minutes before stops.

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Norfolk and Suffolk, England

Breckland Forest and Castle Acre Loop

55 miles1 hr 31 minCircular

Explore the Breckland side of East Anglia from Thetford, heading through the forest country towards Swaffham and Castle Acre. Return across the Watton countryside for a broad inland circuit.

Along the way
  • Breckland forest roads
  • Castle Acre
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Norfolk and Suffolk, England

A1066 Waveney Country: Thetford to Harleston

24 miles49 minPoint-to-point

Follow the A1066 east through the Norfolk–Suffolk border country before the short A143 link to Harleston. This is a straightforward longer linear option without the loop's return leg.

Along the way
  • Waveney
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Norfolk and Suffolk, England

Norfolk and Suffolk Grand Loop: Waveney and B1116

109 miles3 hr 38 minCircular

A road-led interpretation of RiDE's About Anglia circuit, crossing the Norfolk–Suffolk border country before returning by Hingham and Watton. The line keeps the rural roads and removes optional town-centre stops.

Along the way
  • North Suffolk B roads
  • Beccles
  • Waveney
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Norfolk and Suffolk, England

Waveney and North Suffolk B-road Loop

44 miles1 hr 28 minCircular

Join the B1116/B1117 crossing to the Halesworth–Beccles roads and return along the Waveney corridor. The loop leaves coastal visits and town-centre parking as independent choices.

Along the way
  • North Suffolk B roads
  • Beccles
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Driving times exclude stops. Leave time for the views, check each route’s notes and make the journey your own.

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Frequently asked questions

About the drives in this collection.

Which is the shortest drive in this collection?

A1066 Waveney Country: Thetford to Harleston is the shortest by route distance, at 24 miles, with an estimated driving time of 49 min. Allow extra time for stops and the journey to the route.

Which is the longest drive in this collection?

Norfolk and Suffolk Grand Loop: Waveney and B1116 is the longest by route distance, at 109 miles. Its estimated driving time is 3 hr 38 min, excluding stops and travel to the route.

Are there circular drives in this collection?

3 routes start and finish in the same place, including Breckland Forest and Castle Acre Loop. Check the route map to find a convenient starting point.

Can I customise one of these drives?

Yes. Open a drive and choose Customise this route to edit a copy in the road trip planner. Sign in to customise and save your version. You can change stops or plan several days.