Parking, changing, toilets and refreshments available at nearby BBDRC HQ

STAGE 11

Ditchingham (NR35 2RT) to
Scole
(IP21 4HG)

Escort mandatory

14.9 miles. Minimum age 17 yrs

Strava + GPX + TCF link: www.strava.com/routes/3186342358530935312 

Toilet available in the field parking area

11a. From the changeover on Alma Bridge (W3W warthog.acute.northward) proceed along the A143 with your escort vehicle, crossing both roundabouts, and continuing on the A143. Approximately 1.2 miles after the second roundabout turn left off the A143 into a minor road signed for Earsham (W3W pardon.flipping.streaking) - pictured.
11b. After 200 metres turn right and continue for 20 metres to the T-junction (W3W unopposed.fermented.wiggles). ⚠ Be extra cautious at the right turn and beware of oncoming traffic.
11c. At the T-junction turn right, then immediately right again (W3W formation.arranger.remission), and continue along the Old Harleston Road. ⚠ Be extra cautious at the right turns and beware of oncoming traffic.
11d. Follow the Old Harleston Road for 0.78 miles to the T-junction with the main A143 road, then turn left onto it (W3W shirts.pleaser.staple). ⚠ Exercise extreme caution when rejoining the A143.
11e. Follow the A143 for approximately 12 miles passing through Billingford to the minor road junction on the right at the brow of the hill (TM 158 786) (W3W configure.stack.premiums) signed 'Scole Village Only'. Turn right. ⚠ Be extra cautious at the right turn and beware of oncoming traffic. Note: this turning is half a mile after the Horseshoes public house at Billingford and will be marked with a flashing light.
11f. The Stage 11/12 changeover point is 150 metres along this road on the left hand side (W3W waking.taker.gearing).