The best road cycling routes around Colchester
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Last updated: November 3, 2025
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1. Naze Tower & Clacton Pier loop from Colchester
70.1km
03:00
290m
290m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.7
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199
riders
2. Layer Breton Climb – View of Abberton Reservoir loop from Colchester Town
45.4km
01:59
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
(7)
120
riders
3. St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – Layer Church loop from Colchester
49.0km
02:34
270m
270m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
3.0
(1)
115
riders
4. The Old School House – Church Steeple loop from Colchester Town
57.3km
02:23
270m
280m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
5.0
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102
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5. Mersea Barn Café – Layer Church loop from East Mersea
45.9km
01:56
220m
220m
Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
5.0
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99
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6. Dedham Village – River Stour at Dedham loop from Colchester
48.3km
02:00
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.0
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101
riders
7. Dovercourt Lighthouses loop from Wivenhoe
61.2km
02:33
240m
240m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
96
riders
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.8
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88
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9. Layer Breton Climb – View of Abberton Reservoir loop from Colchester Town
25.6km
01:08
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.8
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79
riders
10. St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – Art Café loop from Colchester Town
37.5km
01:39
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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