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Bluebottle Grove Dyke – Bourne Mill loop from Hythe (Colchester)

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex

Bluebottle Grove Dyke – Bourne Mill loop from Hythe (Colchester)

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3.0

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Bluebottle Grove Dyke – Bourne Mill loop from Hythe (Colchester)

01:44

28.2km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.53 km for 307 m

After 24.5 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.57 km

Cycle Crossing on Mersea Road Leading to Abbey Fields

Highlight • Bridge

2

10.9 km

Roman Circus Centre Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The Roman Circus Centre is on your right here.

Tip by

3

19.3 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

25.9 km

Bourne Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

B

28.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

5.63 km

2.16 km

1.30 km

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

11.6 km

1.10 km

895 m

324 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 20 August

21°C

12°C

62 %

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