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The best MTB trails around Colchester

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Mountain biking around Colchester is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Essex. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve …

Last updated: October 11, 2025

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1. View Over Colne Valley loop from Colchester

24.0km

01:27

110m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View Over Colne Valley loop from Abberton

24.5km

01:39

150m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ecosystem Path – The Wivenhoe Trail loop from Colchester Town

41.2km

02:20

170m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. The Wivenhoe Trail – Bicycle Dismount Point loop from Colchester Town

14.5km

01:00

60m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Bridlepaths – View Over Colne Valley loop from Kingswood Heath

33.6km

02:09

210m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Fordham Hall Estate loop from Eight Ash Green

26.6km

01:30

190m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Chest Wood loop from Handford Place

13.4km

00:56

60m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Bridlepaths loop from Copford

22.8km

01:20

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Mountainbike loop from Colchester

38.7km

02:05

210m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Storm Water Storage Pond – Colchester Roman Circus loop from Colchester Town

29.2km

01:36

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Colchester

1. View Over Colne Valley loop from Colchester

2. View Over Colne Valley loop from Abberton

3. Ecosystem Path – The Wivenhoe Trail loop from Colchester Town

4. The Wivenhoe Trail – Bicycle Dismount Point loop from Colchester Town

5. Bridlepaths – View Over Colne Valley loop from Kingswood Heath

6. Fordham Hall Estate loop from Eight Ash Green

7. Chest Wood loop from Handford Place

8. Bridlepaths loop from Copford

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10. Storm Water Storage Pond – Colchester Roman Circus loop from Colchester Town

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