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East Of England

The Wivenhoe Trail – Path Along the River Colne loop from Wivenhoe

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East Of England

The Wivenhoe Trail – Path Along the River Colne loop from Wivenhoe

Hard

12

runners

The Wivenhoe Trail – Path Along the River Colne loop from Wivenhoe

02:00

19.0km

90m

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

587 m

The Wivenhoe Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It's not tarmac but ridable with 25c tyres - make sure you stop for refreshments at the Black Buoy pub :)

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2

9.65 km

High Street Climb

Highlight • Other

3

9.73 km

The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe

Highlight • Restaurant

good community pub for a refreshment stop before/after The Wivenhoe Trail

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4

9.78 km

View of the Moorings on the River Colne at Wivenhoe Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot to take a break.

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5

9.96 km

View of the River Colne and Colne Barrier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the river and the Colne Barrier.

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6

10.8 km

Wivenhoe Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flat, winding, hardpack trail along the Colne river. Great river views - take a camera - suitable for all riding abilities, best suited to touring / gravel / MTB bikes

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7

11.6 km

Path Along the River Colne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scenic path running alongside River Colne.

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8

13.0 km

Alresford Creek, off the River Colne

Highlight • Other

16.5 km

Gravel Pit Grove

Forest

B

19.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

5.35 km

636 m

625 m

564 m

355 m

Surfaces

8.20 km

4.59 km

3.13 km

1.50 km

855 m

636 m

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