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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

River Colne Riverside Path – The Wivenhoe Trail loop from Colchester Town

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

River Colne Riverside Path – The Wivenhoe Trail loop from Colchester Town

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River Colne Riverside Path – The Wivenhoe Trail loop from Colchester Town

00:57

14.3km

50m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.86 km for 79 m

After 7.00 km for 73 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.20 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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2

6.48 km

High Street Climb

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3

6.56 km

The Black Buoy Pub, Wivenhoe

Highlight • Restaurant

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

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4

6.97 km

View of the River Colne and Colne Barrier

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Great views of the river and the Colne Barrier.

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5

7.20 km

View of the Moorings on the River Colne at Wivenhoe Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot to take a break.

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6

8.27 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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14.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

2.29 km

1.78 km

1.65 km

1.51 km

289 m

227 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

5.47 km

2.35 km

630 m

358 m

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