Following the river to Wivenhoe

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Overview

Walking out of the Castle park we follow the river through Colchester and past the university to the Colne estuary at Wivenhoe

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Start time:: 2:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 5:15 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

mostly tarmac paths along the embankment. Wivenhoe is a little village with several pubs and cafes.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Coach trip
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 99810 25209
Nearest postcode:: CO1 1LB
what3words:: bath.minute.elite

Start time:: 2:30 pm

coach stop Colchester High Street, near the castle.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TM 03613 21644
Nearest postcode:: CO7 9SY
what3words:: reef.shuts.foster

Estimated finish time:: 5:15 pm

Wivenhoe railway station, near the Station Hotel PH

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