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Dedham Road – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

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Dedham Road – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

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Dedham Road – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

02:46

26.6km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

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Parking

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10.1 km

Fighting Zebras Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

13.1 km

Dedham Road

Highlight • Trail

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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22.2 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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22.5 km

Riverside Picnic Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

22.8 km

Tommies' Wood

Forest

26.4 km

Nicholl's Grove

Forest

26.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

9.73 km

2.66 km

1.52 km

464 m

226 m

106 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

5.47 km

2.27 km

777 m

322 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

19°C

64 %

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Dedham Road

Colchester Castle

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