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Bluebottle Grove Dyke – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

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Bluebottle Grove Dyke – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

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Bluebottle Grove Dyke – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

02:35

43.8km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.33 km

Gryme's Dyke North

Forest

2.75 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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4.93 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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6.75 km

Halfords Bike Store Colchester

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15.1 km

Garden (paid entry) and tearoom. The tearoom can be accessed without paying for the garden, and it does lunches as well as drinks. There's also a nursery selling plants. Some picnic tables in the car park area too.

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43.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.8 km

5.31 km

4.37 km

1.46 km

1.07 km

763 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

4.08 km

972 m

961 m

109 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

27°C

16°C

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Bluebottle Grove Dyke – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

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