The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe – Path Along the River Colne loop from Wivenhoe

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The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe – Path Along the River Colne loop from Wivenhoe

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The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe – Path Along the River Colne loop from Wivenhoe

02:04

8.10km

30m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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578 m

The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe

Highlight • Restaurant

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

Tip by

626 m

View of the Moorings on the River Colne at Wivenhoe Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot to take a break.

Tip by

799 m

View of the River Colne and Colne Barrier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of the river and the Colne Barrier.

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3.81 km

Alresford Creek, off the River Colne

Highlight • Other

5.80 km

Path Along the River Colne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scenic path running alongside River Colne.

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6.54 km

Wivenhoe Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Flat, winding, hardpack trail along the Colne river. Great river views - take a camera - suitable for all riding abilities, best suited to touring / gravel / MTB bikes

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7.74 km

Olive Branch Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

8.10 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

952 m

861 m

748 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

1.11 km

952 m

808 m

720 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Friday 6 November

12°C

7°C

39 %

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The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe – Path Along the River Colne loop from Wivenhoe

The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe

View of the Moorings on the River Colne at Wivenhoe Quay

View of the River Colne and Colne Barrier

Alresford Creek, off the River Colne

Path Along the River Colne

Wivenhoe Trail

Olive Branch Café

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