Geo-Trips :: Along the A10

King's Lynn

A drive from Royston, Sun, 2 May 2021 by David Howard

This was a trip to fill a gap on my personal map from Stretham to the end of the A10 in King's Lynn. I had never been beyond Ely on it before so gave me a chance to visit new territory. It is a very easy and little used route compared to most, but the only glitch in the system is there is no reasonable way around Cambridge so you have to either find a complex way around it or plough right through the long line of suburbs, risk the jam in the centre, and add extra time to the schedule. As I went on a Sunday I avoided the congestion hazard and was also happy to go there for the photos but for those not in that position I recommend plan an alternative route in advance. The new Science Park was very impressive and had just been completed when I arrived, and for the first time (due to the absence of adequate signposts) got photos in the centre as well.

King's Lynn is a very nice suburban area, fairly well represented here now, although there is little or no access to The Wash which was disappointing, the docks are on a river and some way from the sea which has no roads anywhere in the area to reach it. There was a two mile jam going south on the bypass which made no sense as there was nothing special on the roundabout to enter or pass the town, but luckily I didn't need to go in that direction.

Click the blue circles to see a photograph taken from that spot and read further information about the location. The blue lines indicate the direction of view. There is also a slideshow of this trip. ( )

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TF6523 : The entrance to King's Lynn Golf Club by David Howard
The entrance to King's Lynn Golf Club

TF6423 : The Howards, North Wootton by David Howard
The Howards, North Wootton

TF6424 : Priory Lane, North Wootton by David Howard
Priory Lane, North Wootton

TF6424 : New house on Manor Road, North Wootton by David Howard
New house on Manor Road, North Wootton
This replaced a smaller house built around the 1950s.

TF6423 : All Saints Drive, North Wootton by David Howard
All Saints Drive, North Wootton

TF6423 : Communications aerial on Nursery Lane, North Wootton by David Howard
Communications aerial on Nursery Lane, North Wootton

TF6423 : Park by Nursery Lane, North Wootton by David Howard
Park by Nursery Lane, North Wootton

TF6422 : Nursery Lane, South Wootton by David Howard
Nursery Lane, South Wootton

TF6422 : Nursery Lane, South Wootton by David Howard
Nursery Lane, South Wootton
Looking towards Bracken Road

TF6422 : South Wootton Takeaway on Nursery Lane by David Howard
South Wootton Takeaway on Nursery Lane
The writing confirms it is Chinese

TF6422 : Shops on Nursery Lane, South Wootton by David Howard
Shops on Nursery Lane, South Wootton

TF6120 : Tower at the port of King's Lynn by David Howard
Tower at the port of King's Lynn
From Wickes car park

TF6219 : Statue of Frederick Savage, King's Lynn by David Howard
Statue of Frederick Savage, King's Lynn
As it says, he was the mayor from 1889-90, but also a great engineer.... more

TF6219 : Cooks furnishing shop, King's Lynn by David Howard
Cooks furnishing shop, King's Lynn

TF6219 : Guanock Place, King's Lynn by David Howard
Guanock Place, King's Lynn

TF6218 : Nar Ouse Way, King's Lynn by David Howard
Nar Ouse Way, King's Lynn
There's a gas substation behind the railings

TF6219 : The Gatehouse, King's Lynn by David Howard
The Gatehouse, King's Lynn

TF6218 : The entrance to Nar Ouse Business Park by David Howard
The entrance to Nar Ouse Business Park
This entrance was built in around 2017 and no work has taken place since. It is... more

TF6218 : Nar Ouse Way, King's Lynn by David Howard
Nar Ouse Way, King's Lynn
This is supposed to be the new entrance to Nar Ouse Business Park but apart from... more

TF6218 : McDonald's on Hardwick Road, King's Lynn by David Howard
McDonald's on Hardwick Road, King's Lynn

TF6622 : Grimston Road, South Wootton by David Howard
Grimston Road, South Wootton
From the entrance to Knights Hill Hotel

TF6622 : Knights Hill Hotel, South Wootton by David Howard
Knights Hill Hotel, South Wootton

TF6521 : Queen Elizabeth Way, South Wootton by David Howard
Queen Elizabeth Way, South Wootton

TF6520 : Roundabout on Queen Elizabeth Way, King's Lynn by David Howard
Roundabout on Queen Elizabeth Way, King's Lynn
The traffic was queuing from far north of this point right to the next roundabout... more

TF6317 : Entering King's Lynn on the A10 by David Howard
Entering King's Lynn on the A10

TF6322 : Edward Benefer Way, King's Lynn by David Howard
Edward Benefer Way, King's Lynn
This runs along the northern edge of the town

TF6523 : Lynn Road, North Wootton by David Howard
Lynn Road, North Wootton

TF6523 : Conifer by Lynn Road, North Wootton by David Howard
Conifer by Lynn Road, North Wootton

TF6318 : Hardwick Road, King's Lynn by David Howard
Hardwick Road, King's Lynn
By the roundabout entering town.

TF6314 : Pylon in West Winch by David Howard
Pylon in West Winch

TF6424 : North Wootton village hall by David Howard
North Wootton village hall

TF6424 : Houses on Priory Lane, North Wootton by David Howard
Houses on Priory Lane, North Wootton

TF6423 : Nursery Lane, North Wootton by David Howard
Nursery Lane, North Wootton

TF6221 : Edward Benefer Way, North Lynn by David Howard
Edward Benefer Way, North Lynn

TF6120 : Tower at the port of King's Lynn by David Howard
Tower at the port of King's Lynn
The docks are on the River Ouse the other side of the fence.

TF6220 : St Nicholas Retail Park, King's Lynn by David Howard
St Nicholas Retail Park, King's Lynn

TF6120 : Wickes in St Nicholas Retail Park by David Howard
Wickes in St Nicholas Retail Park

TF6221 : Home Bargains in St Nicholas Retail Park by David Howard
Home Bargains in St Nicholas Retail Park

TF6120 : Car wash on Edward Benefer Way, King's Lynn by David Howard
Car wash on Edward Benefer Way, King's Lynn

TF6220 : Flats on Austin Street, King's Lynn by David Howard
Flats on Austin Street, King's Lynn

TF6220 : Private parking on Austin Street, King's Lynn by David Howard
Private parking on Austin Street, King's Lynn

TF6219 : King's Lynn library by David Howard
King's Lynn library

TF6219 : London Road at the junction of Millfleet by David Howard
London Road at the junction of Millfleet

TF6219 : London Road, King's Lynn by David Howard
London Road, King's Lynn

TF6219 : London Road, King's Lynn by David Howard
London Road, King's Lynn

TF6219 : Tree and statue on London Road, King's Lynn by David Howard
Tree and statue on London Road, King's Lynn
The statue is Frederick Savage, a 19th century mayor. Here is the front view.... more

TF6218 : Hardwick Road, King's Lynn by David Howard
Hardwick Road, King's Lynn
Walkers Skoda garage is on the right

TF6317 : Bus shelter on West Winch Road by David Howard
Bus shelter on West Winch Road

TF6316 : Path to Archdale Road, West Winch by David Howard
Path to Archdale Road, West Winch
From Main Road

TF6316 : Main Road, West Winch by David Howard
Main Road, West Winch

TF6316 : Main Road, West Winch by David Howard
Main Road, West Winch

TF6003 : The entrance to Downham Market Station by David Howard
The entrance to Downham Market Station

TF6003 : Old shop outside Downham Market Station by David Howard
Old shop outside Downham Market Station
It is no longer used for retail.

TF6003 : Downham Market Station by David Howard
Downham Market Station

TF6003 : Heygates flour depot, Downham Market by David Howard
Heygates flour depot, Downham Market
I've always seen their lorries but didn't know where they came from till now.

TF6003 : Heygates flour mill, Downham Market by David Howard
Heygates flour mill, Downham Market

TF6003 : Heygates flour depot, Downham Market by David Howard
Heygates flour depot, Downham Market

TF6002 : The A1122, Downham Market by David Howard
The A1122, Downham Market

TF6102 : The A1122 at the junction of Downham Road by David Howard
The A1122 at the junction of Downham Road

TF6102 : Trees on the A1122, Downham Market by David Howard
Trees on the A1122, Downham Market

TF6317 : The A10 entering King's Lynn by David Howard
The A10 entering King's Lynn

TF6521 : Queen Elizabeth Way, South Wootton by David Howard
Queen Elizabeth Way, South Wootton

TF6622 : Grimston Road, South Wootton by David Howard
Grimston Road, South Wootton

TF6622 : Grimston Road, South Wootton by David Howard
Grimston Road, South Wootton

TF6522 : Grimston Road, South Wootton by David Howard
Grimston Road, South Wootton

TF6522 : Field by Grimston Road, South Wootton by David Howard
Field by Grimston Road, South Wootton

TF6422 : Grimston Road, South Wootton by David Howard
Grimston Road, South Wootton
At the corner of Castle Rising Road

TF6422 : Bungalow on Castle Rising Road, South Wootton by David Howard
Bungalow on Castle Rising Road, South Wootton

TF6523 : Lynn Road, North Wootton by David Howard
Lynn Road, North Wootton

TF6523 : Ling Common, South Wootton by David Howard
Ling Common, South Wootton
The sign on the road shows the boundaries of North and South Wootton are just... more

TF6523 : Ling Common, South Wootton by David Howard
Ling Common, South Wootton

TL4048 : Station Road, Foxton by David Howard
Station Road, Foxton

TL4048 : Foxton level crossing by David Howard
Foxton level crossing

TL4048 : Houses by Foxton Station by David Howard
Houses by Foxton Station

TL4557 : Cambridge University school of engineering by David Howard
Cambridge University school of engineering

TL4557 : Old Addenbrooke's Hospital by David Howard
Old Addenbrooke's Hospital
The outpatients sign is still on the front, now a branch of Browns.

TL4557 : Judge Business School, Cambridge by David Howard
Judge Business School, Cambridge
Here is their website https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/

TL4457 : Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge by David Howard
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Here is their website https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/

TL4457 : Terraced houses on Newnham Road, Cambridge by David Howard
Terraced houses on Newnham Road, Cambridge

TL4459 : Terraced houses on Northampton Street, Cambridge by David Howard
Terraced houses on Northampton Street, Cambridge

TL4559 : Milton Road at the junction of Gilbert Road by David Howard
Milton Road at the junction of Gilbert Road

TL4560 : Houses on Milton Road, Cambridge by David Howard
Houses on Milton Road, Cambridge

TL3340 : Roundabout on Baldock Road, Royston by David Howard
Roundabout on Baldock Road, Royston
I have to say how useful McDonald's are on major roads for travellers, they're... more

TL4661 : Office blocks on Milton Road, Cambridge by David Howard
Office blocks on Milton Road, Cambridge

TL4762 : Footbridge over the A10, Milton by David Howard
Footbridge over the A10, Milton

TL5175 : Tree by Cambridge Road, Stretham by David Howard
Tree by Cambridge Road, Stretham

TL5175 : Parking area by Cambridge Road, Stretham by David Howard
Parking area by Cambridge Road, Stretham
The trees have been cut down and the land prepared for development.

TL5378 : Roundabout on Cambridge Road, Ely by David Howard
Roundabout on Cambridge Road, Ely
There are numerous roundabouts along the A10 between here and its conclusion, I... more

TL5279 : Roundabout on the A10, Ely by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Ely

TL5381 : Roundabout on the A10, Ely by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Ely

TL5585 : Roundabout on the A10, Littleport by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Littleport

TL5587 : Roundabout on the A10, Littleport by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Littleport

TL5787 : Roundabout on the A10, Littleport by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Littleport

TL5787 : Roundabout on the A10, Littleport by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Littleport

TF6202 : Roundabout on the A10, Denver by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Denver

TF6203 : Roundabout on the A10, Downham Market by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Downham Market

TF6312 : Roundabout on the A10, Tottenhill Row by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Tottenhill Row

TF6312 : Roundabout on the A10, Tottenhill Row by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Tottenhill Row

TF6203 : Track off Bexwell Road, Downham Market by David Howard
Track off Bexwell Road, Downham Market

TF6103 : Bungalow on Bexwell Road, Downham Market by David Howard
Bungalow on Bexwell Road, Downham Market

TF6103 : Bexwell Road, Downham Market by David Howard
Bexwell Road, Downham Market

TF6103 : Bexwell Road, Downham Market by David Howard
Bexwell Road, Downham Market

TF6103 : Bexwell Road at the junction of Lynn Road by David Howard
Bexwell Road at the junction of Lynn Road

TF6103 : Monument on London Road, Downham Market by David Howard
Monument on London Road, Downham Market

TF6003 : Bungalows on Priory Road, Downham Market by David Howard
Bungalows on Priory Road, Downham Market

TF6003 : Houses on Railway Road, Downham Market by David Howard
Houses on Railway Road, Downham Market

TF6200 : Layby on the A10, Fordham by David Howard
Layby on the A10, Fordham

TF6200 : The A10, Fordham by David Howard
The A10, Fordham

TL6091 : Fields by Brandon Creek by David Howard
Fields by Brandon Creek

TL6091 : Fields by Brandon Creek by David Howard
Fields by Brandon Creek
This is clearly fenland which stretches some miles around Cambridgeshire and beyond.

TL6091 : Fields by Brandon Creek by David Howard
Fields by Brandon Creek

TL6091 : Entering Norfolk on the A10 by David Howard
Entering Norfolk on the A10
For some reason most roads off the main road in Norfolk have the same by road sign.

TL5787 : The A10 crossing the Great Ouse, Littleport by David Howard
The A10 crossing the Great Ouse, Littleport

TL4560 : New block on Gilbert Road, Cambridge by David Howard
New block on Gilbert Road, Cambridge
It's not finished yet but there is going to be a very nice cafe on the ground floor.

TL4459 : Chesterton Lane at the junction of Castle Street by David Howard
Chesterton Lane at the junction of Castle Street
St Giles' Churchyard is on the right.

TL4458 : Woodland by Queen's Road, Cambridge by David Howard
Woodland by Queen's Road, Cambridge
It belongs to King's College

TL4357 : Barton Close at the junction of Barton Road by David Howard
Barton Close at the junction of Barton Road

TL4355 : Grantchester Village Hall by David Howard
Grantchester Village Hall

TL4355 : House on High Street, Grantchester by David Howard
House on High Street, Grantchester

TL4355 : Church of St Andrew and St Mary, Grantchester by David Howard
Church of St Andrew and St Mary, Grantchester

TL4355 : House and barn by Mill Way, Granchester by David Howard
House and barn by Mill Way, Granchester

TL4355 : The entrance to Cantelupe Farm, Grantchester by David Howard
The entrance to Cantelupe Farm, Grantchester

TL4355 : Tree by Grantchester Road by David Howard
Tree by Grantchester Road

TL4458 : Student flats on Silver Street, Cambridge by David Howard
Student flats on Silver Street, Cambridge
The Fisher Building, part of Queens' College, Built in 1936 in 'stripped Tudor... more

TL4458 : Silver Street, Cambridge by David Howard
Silver Street, Cambridge
Crossing the River Cam

TL4458 : Trumpington Street, Cambridge by David Howard
Trumpington Street, Cambridge

TL4559 : Public toilets on Chesterton Road, Cambridge by David Howard
Public toilets on Chesterton Road, Cambridge

TL4559 : The Boathouse pub, Cambridge by David Howard
The Boathouse pub, Cambridge

TL4661 : Milton Road, Cambridge by David Howard
Milton Road, Cambridge

TF6204 : The A10, Wimbotsham by David Howard
The A10, Wimbotsham

TF6204 : Field by the A10, Wimbotsham by David Howard
Field by the A10, Wimbotsham

TF6314 : Cool-Stak on Main Road, West Winch by David Howard
Cool-Stak on Main Road, West Winch
It's for cold storage

TF6314 : Cool-Stak on Main Road, West Winch by David Howard
Cool-Stak on Main Road, West Winch

TF6313 : Cottages on Main Road, Setchey by David Howard
Cottages on Main Road, Setchey

TF6313 : Old Toll House on Main Road, Setchey by David Howard
Old Toll House on Main Road, Setchey
It presumably collected money for vehicles crossing the bridge

TL4661 : Cambridge Science Park by David Howard
Cambridge Science Park

TL4661 : Cambridge Science Park by David Howard
Cambridge Science Park
Google shows these were not started till late 2020

TL4661 : Cambridge Science Park by David Howard
Cambridge Science Park
These have only just been completed this year.

TF6312 : Lynn Road, Setchey by David Howard
Lynn Road, Setchey

TF6311 : Field by Lynn Road, Tottenhill by David Howard
Field by Lynn Road, Tottenhill

TF6311 : Lynn Road, Tottenhill by David Howard
Lynn Road, Tottenhill

TF6311 : Trees by Lynn Road, Tottenhill by David Howard
Trees by Lynn Road, Tottenhill

TF6309 : Lay-by on Lynn Road, South Runcton by David Howard
Lay-by on Lynn Road, South Runcton

TF6309 : Lynn Road, South Runcton by David Howard
Lynn Road, South Runcton

TF6307 : Lynn Road, South Runcton by David Howard
Lynn Road, South Runcton

TF6307 : Lynn Road, South Runcton by David Howard
Lynn Road, South Runcton

TF6206 : Lynn Road approaching Stow Bardolph by David Howard
Lynn Road approaching Stow Bardolph

TF6206 : The Copse, Stow Bardolph by David Howard
The Copse, Stow Bardolph

TL6198 : The A10, Hilgay by David Howard
The A10, Hilgay
The River Wissey is on the right

TL6198 : The A10, Hilgay by David Howard
The A10, Hilgay
Looking towards the River Wissey

TL6198 : The A10, Hilgay by David Howard
The A10, Hilgay

TL6196 : The A10 south of Hilgay by David Howard
The A10 south of Hilgay

TL6196 : Spring blossom by the A10 by David Howard
Spring blossom by the A10

TL6196 : Spring blossom by the A10 by David Howard
Spring blossom by the A10

TL6196 : Spring blossom by the A10 by David Howard
Spring blossom by the A10

TL4454 : Conifers by Hauxton Road, Trumpington by David Howard
Conifers by Hauxton Road, Trumpington

TL4557 : Trumpington Street, Cambridge by David Howard
Trumpington Street, Cambridge

TL6194 : New Barn by Lynn Road, Southery by David Howard
New Barn by Lynn Road, Southery

TL6194 : Lynn Road, Southery by David Howard
Lynn Road, Southery

TL6194 : Trees by Lynn Road, Southery by David Howard
Trees by Lynn Road, Southery

TL6194 : Lynn Road, Southery by David Howard
Lynn Road, Southery

TL6091 : Brandon Creek telephone exchange by David Howard
Brandon Creek telephone exchange

TL6091 : Parkland by the Great Ouse, Brandon Creek by David Howard
Parkland by the Great Ouse, Brandon Creek
The river is hidden behind the fence

TL5990 : Lynn Road north of Littleport by David Howard
Lynn Road north of Littleport

TL5990 : Field by Lynn Road by David Howard
Field by Lynn Road

TL5888 : Lynn Road approaching Littleport by David Howard
Lynn Road approaching Littleport
The Great Ouse runs along the right of the road.

TL5381 : Roundabout on the A10, Ely by David Howard
Roundabout on the A10, Ely
Downham Road is on the right

TL5278 : Cambridge Road south of Ely by David Howard
Cambridge Road south of Ely

TL5278 : Tree by Cambridge Road by David Howard
Tree by Cambridge Road

TL5277 : Cambridge Road, Little Thetford by David Howard
Cambridge Road, Little Thetford
Looking towards what used to be Bedwell Hey Lane, now overgrown into the field and... more

TL5277 : Cambridge Road, Little Thetford by David Howard
Cambridge Road, Little Thetford

TL5175 : Masters Warehouses on Ely Road, Stretham by David Howard
Masters Warehouses on Ely Road, Stretham

TL5175 : Ely Road, Stretham by David Howard
Ely Road, Stretham

TL5074 : Cambridge Road, Stretham by David Howard
Cambridge Road, Stretham

TL5074 : Cambridge Road, Stretham by David Howard
Cambridge Road, Stretham

TL4560 : Houses on Milton Road, Chesterton by David Howard
Houses on Milton Road, Chesterton

TL4560 : Milton Road, Cambridge by David Howard
Milton Road, Cambridge

TL4560 : Shops on Milton Road, Cambridge by David Howard
Shops on Milton Road, Cambridge

TL4560 : Parade of shops on Milton Road, Cambridge by David Howard
Parade of shops on Milton Road, Cambridge

TL4559 : Milton Road at the junction of Hurst Park Avenue by David Howard
Milton Road at the junction of Hurst Park Avenue

TL4256 : Coton Road, Grantchester by David Howard
Coton Road, Grantchester

TL4355 : Overgrown house on Coton Road, Grantchester by David Howard
Overgrown house on Coton Road, Grantchester

TL4355 : Coton Road, Grantchester by David Howard
Coton Road, Grantchester

TL4661 : Cambridge Science Park by David Howard
Cambridge Science Park
It's nearly finished

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