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The Wivenhoe Trail – River Colne Riverside Path loop from Colchester

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The Wivenhoe Trail – River Colne Riverside Path loop from Colchester

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The Wivenhoe Trail – River Colne Riverside Path loop from Colchester

01:24

13.5km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.92 km

Distillery Pond

Lake

2.80 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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6.45 km

High Street Climb

Highlight • Other

6.53 km

The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe

Highlight • Restaurant

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

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6.58 km

View of the Moorings on the River Colne at Wivenhoe Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot to take a break.

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7.85 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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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

2.56 km

2.10 km

1.07 km

631 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.87 km

4.71 km

2.20 km

631 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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The Wivenhoe Trail – River Colne Riverside Path loop from Colchester

The Wivenhoe Trail

High Street Climb

The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe

View of the Moorings on the River Colne at Wivenhoe Quay

River Colne Riverside Path

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