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United Kingdom
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East Of England
Essex
Colchester
West Mersea

High Street Climb – River Colne Riverside Path loop from West Mersea

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Colchester
West Mersea

High Street Climb – River Colne Riverside Path loop from West Mersea

Moderate

4.0

(1)

7

riders

High Street Climb – River Colne Riverside Path loop from West Mersea

02:34

40.0km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.6 km for 187 m

After 16.7 km for 125 m

After 22.3 km for 96 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.95 km

The Strood Causeway to Mersea Island

Highlight • Cycleway

Connected to the mainland by a causeway, Mersea Island is essentially cut off by the tide for four hours at a time - check these before crossing. Adds a frisson of excitement to any ride.

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2

8.31 km

View Across the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

21.7 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

21.8 km

Wivenhoe Café & Gallery

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious homemade pastries

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5

21.8 km

High Street Climb

Highlight • Other

22.7 km

Ferry Marsh (Colne Local Nature Reserve)

Nature Reserve

7

23.1 km

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.

Tip by

26.8 km

Distillery Pond

Lake

9

37.8 km

The Strood Tidal Causeway to Mersea Island

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Only impassable a few times per year but you can get stuck for an hour or more when it is. Watch out for high tide over about 5.3m for likely trouble.

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B

40.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

6.88 km

1.73 km

1.72 km

Surfaces

31.3 km

4.51 km

3.56 km

327 m

247 m

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Thursday 25 June

32°C

21°C

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