The Rebellion Way is a 232-mile (373km) circular cycling route around Norfolk, created by the charity Cycling UK and launched in 2022. It passes directly through Diss, making Park Hotel Diss a convenient and comfortable place to break the journey or base yourself for a section of the ride.
Route overview
Beginning and ending in Norwich, the Rebellion Way loops right around Norfolk on a mix of quiet back roads, byways, cycle paths, bridleways and forest tracks. Along the way it takes in Diss, Thetford, Castle Acre, King’s Lynn, Hunstanton and Sheringham. The route is named after the county’s two famous rebellions — those of the warrior queen Boudicca and the Norfolk landowner Robert Kett.
Who it is suitable for
Designed to be ridden over roughly four to six days, the route is suitable for anyone with reasonable fitness and works with the vast majority of bikes. Norfolk is famously gentle terrain — the route never climbs above around 100m and most of the off-road sections are fast and non-technical, so it’s a great introduction to multi-day, on- and off-road adventuring.
Diss as a stop on the route
Diss sits on the Rebellion Way in the delightful Waveney Valley, just north of the Suffolk border. With historic churches, timber-framed buildings and the Diss Mere, it’s a characterful place to pause — and Park Hotel Diss offers a comfortable overnight stop with free parking and somewhere secure to leave the bikes.
Staying at Park Hotel Diss
Because the route runs through the town, you can ride in and out directly without needing to drive. The hotel’s central position and free parking also make it easy to split the route into segments or use Diss as a base while you explore the surrounding Norfolk and Suffolk countryside by bike.
Useful tips
Download the official GPX file and map from Cycling UK before you set off, check your bike over, and carry water, a basic repair kit and an offline map. The route can be comfortably split in half at King’s Lynn, with onward transport options, if you’d rather ride it in stages.
At a Glance
Cycling Route Details
- Route
- Rebellion Way (Cycling UK)
- Route type
- Long-distance circular route — mixed on- and off-road
- Difficulty
- Moderate — suitable for reasonable fitness, minimal climbing
- Surface
- Mixed — quiet back roads, byways, cycle paths, bridleways and forest tracks
- Start point
- Norwich (passes through Diss)
- Route source
- Other
Route map
Good to Know
- Distances are approximate from Park Hotel Diss, 29 Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4LE.
- Download the official route map and GPX from Cycling UK before setting out.
- Carry water, a repair kit and an offline map; rural signal can be limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the Rebellion Way go through Diss?
- Yes — the Rebellion Way passes directly through Diss as it loops around Norfolk, so Park Hotel Diss makes a handy overnight stop on the route.
- How long is the Rebellion Way?
- The Rebellion Way is a 232-mile (373km) circular route around Norfolk, designed to be ridden over roughly four to six days. It can be comfortably split in half at King’s Lynn.
On the Rebellion Way through Diss, Park Hotel Diss is a comfortable overnight stop with free parking and secure space for bikes.
Image Credit
National Cycle Network route 1 at Cookney — Oliver Dixon · geograph.org.uk · CC BY-SA 2.0
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