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The best cycling routes around Colchester

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Cycling around Colchester is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Essex. So you can find your perfect Colchester bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 22, 2025

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1. Colchester Town to Burnt Dick Hill loop – Dedham Vale

47.6km

02:51

290m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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2. River Colne Riverside Path – High Street Climb loop from Colchester Town

13.9km

01:01

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Malting Cottage Honey – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester Town

46.8km

02:46

270m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

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4. View Across the Valley loop from Hythe (Colchester)

34.9km

02:06

200m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. River Colne Riverside Path – Colchester Castle loop from Wivenhoe

14.4km

01:06

50m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Bluebottle Grove Dyke – Colchester Castle loop from Hythe (Colchester)

99.1km

06:03

630m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Malting Cottage Honey – Rowhedge Waterfront loop from East Mersea

29.0km

01:43

200m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Roman Circus Centre Cycle Path – View of the Essex Countryside loop from Colchester Town

35.1km

02:04

200m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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9. The Hare and Hounds – View of Abberton Reservoir loop from Colchester Town

26.9km

01:35

160m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Tiptree Jam Tea Room – White Windmill loop from Tiptree

48.2km

02:52

300m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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The best cycling routes around Colchester

1. Colchester Town to Burnt Dick Hill loop – Dedham Vale

2. River Colne Riverside Path – High Street Climb loop from Colchester Town

3. Malting Cottage Honey – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester Town

4. View Across the Valley loop from Hythe (Colchester)

5. River Colne Riverside Path – Colchester Castle loop from Wivenhoe

6. Bluebottle Grove Dyke – Colchester Castle loop from Hythe (Colchester)

7. Malting Cottage Honey – Rowhedge Waterfront loop from East Mersea

8. Roman Circus Centre Cycle Path – View of the Essex Countryside loop from Colchester Town

9. The Hare and Hounds – View of Abberton Reservoir loop from Colchester Town

10. Tiptree Jam Tea Room – White Windmill loop from Tiptree

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