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River Colne Riverside Path – The Wivenhoe Trail loop from Wivenhoe

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East Of England

River Colne Riverside Path – The Wivenhoe Trail loop from Wivenhoe

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River Colne Riverside Path – The Wivenhoe Trail loop from Wivenhoe

03:55

15.4km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.19 km

River Colne Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The River Colne flows through Colchester and the Essex countryside on its way to the sea. There's a nice riverside path which is great for cycling. The river runs 39 miles (62 km) in total.

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2

7.35 km

Olive Branch Café

Highlight • Cafe

Syrian cafe. Does wraps (falafel, hoummous, Baba Ghanoush etc.) and coffee to take away.

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3

7.62 km

View of the Moorings on the River Colne at Wivenhoe Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot to take a break.

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4

7.66 km

The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe

Highlight • Restaurant

good community pub for a refreshment stop before/after The Wivenhoe Trail

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5

8.77 km

The Wivenhoe Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It's not tarmac but ridable with 25c tyres - make sure you stop for refreshments at the Black Buoy pub :)

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B

15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

1.48 km

1.30 km

706 m

489 m

Surfaces

9.58 km

2.83 km

1.18 km

1.15 km

706 m

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Thursday 22 October

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7°C

92 %

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