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Newmarket Heath, Reach and Swaffham Prior (The Devil's Ditch)

Summary

The walk begins at Newmarket Heath and covers the Northern half of the Devil's Ditch (or Dyke) returning through the villages of Reach and Swaffham Prior and repeating the beginning of the walk at the very end.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.1 miles (17.8 km)
Walking time:
04h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Devil's Ditch at Newmarket Heath

lat: 52.2274196

lon: 0.3689265

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