Running around Colchester is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Colchester—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: September 29, 2025

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1. Flatford Granary loop from Dedham Heath via Constable Walk — Dedham Vale

7.56km

00:50

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Storm Water Storage Pond – Colchester Roman Circus loop from Monkwick

10.8km

01:07

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Boating Lake – Tommies' Wood loop from Hythe

26.2km

02:44

110m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Colchester Castle – Roman Wall loop from Kingswood Heath

21.4km

02:13

100m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Running loop from Copford

9.46km

00:59

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. High Woods woodland loop from Greenstead

7.86km

00:52

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Forest Canopy View loop from Berechurch

11.9km

01:16

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Colchester Roman Circus loop from Berechurch

7.39km

00:46

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Forest Canopy View loop from Colchester Town

17.9km

01:56

100m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. High Woods woodland loop from Colchester

8.37km

00:56

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Colchester

1. Flatford Granary loop from Dedham Heath via Constable Walk — Dedham Vale

2. Storm Water Storage Pond – Colchester Roman Circus loop from Monkwick

3. Boating Lake – Tommies' Wood loop from Hythe

4. Colchester Castle – Roman Wall loop from Kingswood Heath

5. Running loop from Copford

6. High Woods woodland loop from Greenstead

7. Forest Canopy View loop from Berechurch

8. Colchester Roman Circus loop from Berechurch

9. Forest Canopy View loop from Colchester Town

10. High Woods woodland loop from Colchester

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