The Colchester Orbital

Walks, Collections

Connect with nature and explore some of Colchester’s most important and beautiful green spaces along linked routes around the edge of town.

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    The Orbital at Cymbeline Meadows

    Colchester, Essex

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    20 minutes / 1km
    A short route easy access trail from Chase Lane to a riverside picnic spot on the Meadows. Directly connects with Colchester Orbital West B.
    Wildlife Wheel friendly Water feature Picnic spot Parking Child friendly
  • Preview of The Orbital at Lexden

    The Orbital at Lexden

    Colchester, Essex

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    35 minutes / 2.3km
    A walk between Prettygate & Lexden taking in historic Bluebottle Grove & Lexden Dyke. An easy access section of the Colchester Orbital West.
    Wheel friendly Public transport Parking Dog friendly Child friendly Botanics
  • Preview of The Orbital at High Woods

    The Orbital at High Woods

    Colchester, Essex

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    30 minutes / 1.1km
    A walk across High Woods Country Park & then along the leafy Myland Hall Chase. An easier access section of the Colchester Orbital East A.
    Wildlife Wheel friendly Public toilets Parking Child friendly Botanics
  • Preview of The Orbital at Salary Brook

    The Orbital at Salary Brook

    Colchester, Essex

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    35 minutes / 2.2km
    A walk along the Salary Brook Valley & Nature Reserve. An ‘easier access’ section of the Colchester Orbital (East A).
    Wildlife Wheel friendly Water feature Dog friendly Child friendly Botanics
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    Colchester Orbital East B

    Colchester, Essex

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    2hr 15m / 10.5km
    From High Woods Country Park to Wivenhoe Park (University of Essex), exploring Wall’s & Churn Wood, Crockleford & Salary Brook.
    Wildlife Great views Public toilets Refreshments Picnic spot Botanics
  • Preview of Colchester Orbital East A

    Colchester Orbital East A

    Colchester, Essex

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    2hr 15m / 8.7km
    From High Woods Country Park to Wivenhoe Park (University of Essex), exploring Welsh Wood & Salary Brook Nature Reserve.
    Wildlife Great views Public toilets Refreshments Picnic spot Botanics
  • Preview of The Orbital at Hilly Fields

    The Orbital at Hilly Fields

    Colchester, Essex

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    30 minutes / 0.8km
    A short ‘easy access’ loop across the top of Hilly Fields Nature Reserve. Directly connects with the Colchester Orbital (West A).
    Wheel friendly Great views Picnic spot History Dog friendly Child friendly
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    Colchester Orbital West B

    Colchester, Essex

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    2 hours / 7.1km
    From Irvine Road Allotments to High Woods Country Park, exploring Bluebottle Grove, Lexden & CharterWoods, Cymbeline Meadows & Chesterwell.
    Wildlife Great views Public toilets Refreshments Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of Colchester Orbital West A

    Colchester Orbital West A

    Colchester, Essex

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    2 hours / 6.6km
    From Irvine Road Allotments to High Woods Country Park, exploring Hilly Fields, Cymbeline Meadow, Charter Wood & Chesterwell.
    Wildlife Great views Public toilets Refreshments Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of The Orbital at The Garrison

    The Orbital at The Garrison

    Colchester, Essex

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    45 minutes / 2km
    A walk around the perimeter greensward of the new Colchester Garrison. An ‘easier access’ section of the Colchester Orbital (West).
    Wildlife Wheel friendly Public transport Picnic spot Dog friendly Child friendly
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    Colchester Orbital South B

    Colchester, Essex

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    2 hours / 7.1km
    From Wivenhoe Park to Irvine Road Allotments, exploring the Hythe, Middlewick Range, Monswick Greensward & Colchester Garrison.
    Wildlife Water feature Public toilets Refreshments Hilly & steep Dog friendly
  • Preview of Colchester Orbital South A

    Colchester Orbital South A

    Colchester, Essex

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    2 hours / 6.6km
    From Wivenhoe Park to Irvine Road Allotments, exploring the Hythe, Bourne Valley, Colchester Cemetery & Colchester Garrison.
    Wildlife Water feature Public toilets Refreshments Hilly & steep Dog friendly

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