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Hike Essex Group

We are the Hike Essex Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

Start from Colchester train station to Wivenhoe along the Wivenhoe trail. Lovely route by the water.

Stop for lunch with a river view. Then we move inland and continue onto Alresford . Beautiful views of the Colne Valley.

The walk will take around 4 hours and we will be walking at a moderate pace.

Saturday, 15 March 2025
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Parking and toilets available at Colchester station. There are also public toilets at Wivenhoe and places to buy coffees. 

 

The path could be muddy so please wear good walking shoes.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 99100 26396
Nearest postcode:
CO1 1XD
what3words:
glare.lance.area
Start time:
10:20 am

We will be waiting by the main entrance -where all parking , buses and taxis are.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TM 06538 21460
Nearest postcode:
CO7 8AA
what3words:
forklift.prevented.workers
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking