Section 7 of 9, Angles Way
Diss to Thelnetham
9.2 miles (14.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TM 116 799. Finish: TM 016 786. OS grid.
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Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. Norfolk County Council says Redenhall with Harleston Footpath 25, on the Angles Way, is closed from 13 June to 12 December 2026 for road construction, with a signed diversion. The Way is also rerouted across Redgrave and Lopham Fen because of ash dieback. Source: norfolk.gov.uk.
Up and down
About 64 m of climbing and 68 m of descent; highest point 48 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Diss.
- Bus stops
- Mount Street / Weavers Court, 110 m from the start. Directions TM 117 800Denmark Street / opposite Beehive Yard, 170 m from the start. Directions TM 115 800Denmark Street / Beehive Yard, 180 m from the start. Directions TM 115 800
- Car parks
- Car park, 10 m from the start. Directions TM 116 799Car park, 30 m from the start. Directions TM 117 799Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions TM 116 799
Getting back
The section finishes at Thelnetham.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Bus Shelter, 1.9 km away (Directions).
Planning the Angles Way
- Planning the whole trail: discoversuffolk.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 31%, grass 28%, earth, rock and mud 22%; the rest (17%) isn't recorded.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 kissing gates, 8 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 18 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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