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East Of England

River Colne Riverside Path – The Wivenhoe Trail loop from Wivenhoe

Hiking trails & Routes

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

04:58

19.4km

80m

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.63 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

7.78 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

8.23 km

View of the River Colne and Colne Barrier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the river and the Colne Barrier.

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4

8.45 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

9.56 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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13.1 km

Nicholl's Grove

Forest

7

14.4 km

Bourne Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

8

18.2 km

View of the River Colne at Rowhedge

Highlight • River

B

19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

3.69 km

3.30 km

2.23 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

5.81 km

4.40 km

3.74 km

2.48 km

1.62 km

960 m

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