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View of Abberton Reservoir – Colchester Castle loop from Tollesbury

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View of Abberton Reservoir – Colchester Castle loop from Tollesbury

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View of Abberton Reservoir – Colchester Castle loop from Tollesbury

03:03

49.5km

290m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.87 km

View of Abberton Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A tranquil part of the county where you'll got quiet roads and country lanes that surround this large reservoir. Keep your eyes peeled for the wildlife - there are thousands of wildlfowl to spot on the water.

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8.89 km

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard

Forest

10.6 km

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

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New cyclepath which is part of a larger network of new permissive footpaths and bridleways around Abberton reservoir. A bit bumpy in places, but takes you off the 60mph Wigborough …

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20.0 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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21.4 km

Roman Circus Centre Cycle Path

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The Roman Circus Centre is on your right here.

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27.4 km

Chest Wood

Forest

27.5 km

Bluebell Path

Highlight • Forest

Great bridleway

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30.6 km

The Hare and Hounds

Highlight • Restaurant

Such a great bike stop. Lovely bear and good bar food. Nice and peaceful setting.

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37.4 km

The Jam Factory Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

Home of the well known Tiptree branded jams the company also runs a couple of tearooms across the country. Check tiptree.com/tea-rooms/locations for opening times and impressions.

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39.8 km

Great Notley Water Tower

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Brutalist water tower off a long, grassy, and fairly bumpy/wet bridleway. About 3-4 buzzards circling the tower when I went past.

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49.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

5.06 km

3.07 km

857 m

702 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

11.3 km

3.63 km

210 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

13°C

3°C

7 %

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View of Abberton Reservoir – Colchester Castle loop from Tollesbury

View of Abberton Reservoir

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

Colchester Castle

Roman Circus Centre Cycle Path

Bluebell Path

The Hare and Hounds

The Jam Factory Tea Room

Great Notley Water Tower

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