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Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Wivenhoe

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East Of England

Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Wivenhoe

Moderate

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Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Wivenhoe

04:13

16.3km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

7.70 km

Tommies' Wood

Forest

2

8.32 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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3

8.48 km

Lucas and Lisle Memorial, Castle Park, Colchester

Highlight • Monument

4

8.87 km

Colchester Castle

Highlight • Monument

This Norman castle dates from the second half of the 11th century. The keep is mostly intact and it's the largest example of its kind anywhere in Europe, built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius.

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5

9.56 km

St Botolph's Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

beautiful place

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B

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

2.86 km

2.38 km

1.87 km

590 m

Surfaces

8.60 km

3.00 km

2.70 km

1.16 km

761 m

< 100 m

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