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Bluebell Path – Bluebottle Grove Dyke loop from Colchester

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Bluebell Path – Bluebottle Grove Dyke loop from Colchester

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Bluebell Path – Bluebottle Grove Dyke loop from Colchester

01:37

27.0km

110m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.60 km

Bench by the Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

here is a good place for a picnic

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4.85 km

Chest Wood

Forest

4.97 km

Bluebell Path

Highlight • Forest

Great bridleway

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5.88 km

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

The Sustrans route here is over quite rough ground and may not be suitable for wider bikes. The sign says " no motorised vehicles", not sure if that applies to …

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24.4 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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26.0 km

Lexden Quietway

Highlight • Cycleway

The chicane looks tight but it's ok if you go slowly. This route is popular with walkers so best to keep your speed down.

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26.7 km

Maldon Road Cycle Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

3.62 km

2.68 km

1.07 km

676 m

629 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

11.9 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

23°C

11°C

17 %

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Bluebell Path – Bluebottle Grove Dyke loop from Colchester

Bench by the Bridge

Bluebell Path

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

Bluebottle Grove Dyke

Lexden Quietway

Maldon Road Cycle Crossing

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