Colchester to Wivenhoe

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West Quay, Wivenhoe ©️ Hamish Griffin (via Geograph)

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Overview

Walk from Colchester station to Wivenhoe and the coast following the River Colne. Arrive by train or park at the station. We will return on the train from Wivenhoe, either to Colchester to pick up cars or take the train back to Chelmsford / Brentwood etc. Lunch at Black Buoy pub. Long morning and short afternoon with option to finish at lunchtime and take the train back.

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 99115 26429
Nearest postcode:: CO1 1XD
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Colchester (North) Station, Station Approach Road. Main exit where the taxis and buses wait. Toilets at station but few opportunities on the walk. [OS Explorer Map 184]

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TM 03665 21686
Nearest postcode:: CO7 9DJ
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Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Wivenhoe Station

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Parking details; ©️ Google, w3w, OpenStreetMap

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