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River Colne Riverside Path – Colchester Castle loop from Wivenhoe

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River Colne Riverside Path – Colchester Castle loop from Wivenhoe

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5.0

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River Colne Riverside Path – Colchester Castle loop from Wivenhoe

01:08

14.6km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 216 m

After 14.4 km for 216 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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699 m

River Colne Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The River Colne flows through Colchester and the Essex countryside on its way to the sea. There's a nice riverside path which is great for cycling. The river runs 39 miles (62 km) in total.

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6.94 km

Tommies' Wood

Forest

7.28 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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8.25 km

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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12.8 km

Swans on the River Colne

Highlight • River

14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.30 km

3.24 km

2.17 km

1.14 km

436 m

322 m

Surfaces

5.97 km

5.80 km

2.21 km

524 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

30°C

20°C

30 %

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River Colne Riverside Path – Colchester Castle loop from Wivenhoe

River Colne Riverside Path

Riverside Picnic Spot

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Swans on the River Colne

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