High Woods to Colchester Castle

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Overview

A varied walk through High Woods and the country park downhill into Colchester and up through Castle Park.

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

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

A mixture of scenery including woodland, open green space and riverside. There are toilets at the visitor centre at the start of the walk. There will be a brief coffee stop (bring your own) to admire the views before leaving the Country Park to head into Colchester and up to the Castle.

Features

Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 99780 27057
Nearest postcode:: CO4 5JR
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Coach drop off at entrance to High Woods Country Park

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