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Colchester Castle – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

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Colchester Castle – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

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Colchester Castle – Colchester Castle loop from Colchester

02:36

44.0km

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.37 km for 108 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.33 km

Gryme's Dyke North

Forest

2

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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3

4.93 km

Maldon Road Cycle Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

4

6.39 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

6.64 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

7.00 km

Riverside Picnic Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

8.09 km

Halfords Bike Store Colchester

Highlight • Cycleway

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8

15.3 km

Green Island Gardens

Highlight • Rest Area

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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B

44.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

6.02 km

4.44 km

1.60 km

815 m

579 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

3.55 km

1.17 km

571 m

162 m

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