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St Botolph's Priory – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

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St Botolph's Priory – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

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St Botolph's Priory – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

01:10

18.8km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.03 km for 212 m

After 13.2 km for 59 m

After 13.8 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.13 km

Bluebottle Grove Dyke

Highlight • Natural

At this point the there is the historic Bluebottle woods dyke and to the right is an open meadow and entrance to Bluebell woods. Both lovely areas to explore , …

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3.23 km

Lexden Quietway

Highlight • Cycleway

The chicane looks tight but it's ok if you go slowly. This route is popular with walkers so best to keep your speed down.

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3.94 km

Maldon Road Cycle Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

5.45 km

St Botolph's Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

beautiful place

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12.2 km

Riverside Picnic Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.6 km

Colchester Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Built towards the end of the 11th century, Colchester Castle is a Norman castle with a unique keep. The castle witnessed various battles including a three-month siege in 1216. By …

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14.8 km

View Over Colne Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.6 km

Colchester to Abberton Water

Highlight • Trail

18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

5.15 km

3.69 km

1.63 km

590 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

4.74 km

775 m

668 m

470 m

322 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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St Botolph's Priory – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

Bluebottle Grove Dyke

Lexden Quietway

Maldon Road Cycle Crossing

St Botolph's Priory

Riverside Picnic Spot

Colchester Castle

View Over Colne Valley

Colchester to Abberton Water

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