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Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Mile End

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Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Mile End

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Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Mile End

02:23

22.9km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

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4.68 km

Colchester Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Built towards the end of the 11th century, Colchester Castle is a Norman castle with a unique keep. The castle witnessed various battles including a three-month siege in 1216. By …

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This Norman castle dates from the second half of the 11th century. The keep is mostly intact and it's the largest example of its kind anywhere in Europe, built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius.

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5.50 km

St Botolph's Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

beautiful place

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14.4 km

Fighting Zebras Sculpture

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17.5 km

Dedham Road

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Dedham Vale is an AONB that covers about 90 sq km crossing the Essex-Suffolk border. The River Stour winds its way through the valley, passing green rolling farmland.

John Constable …

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

7.75 km

1.41 km

512 m

194 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

5.16 km

2.08 km

243 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Mile End

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

St Botolph's Priory

Fighting Zebras Sculpture

Dedham Road

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