Colchester Orbital East B

Walks, England, Essex, Colchester
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Colchester Orbital East B

Colchester, Essex

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  • 2hr 15m / 10.5km
  • 17

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

Walk preview

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  1. Step 1: The Orbital East B (6.5m) is part of the Colchester Orbital, a 14-15 mile walk around Colchester town, linking some of its most important & beautiful green spaces.

  2. The Orbital begins at High Woods Country Park Visitor Centre. Refreshment & toilets (including accessible facilities) are available.

    Step 2: The Orbital begins at High Woods Country Park Visitor Centre. Refreshment & toilets (including accessible facilities) are available.

  3. To begin take the route to your right (Visitor Centre behind you), past the climbing wall & play area.

    Step 3: To begin take the route to your right (Visitor Centre behind you), past the climbing wall & play area.

  4. A great spot for kids to explore before your walk begins!

    Step 4: A great spot for kids to explore before your walk begins!

  5. Step 5: High Woods compromises of 370 acres of mixed grassland, pasture, scrub, wetland & woodland. It was once within the medieval Royal Forest of Kingswood. All rich in plant & wildlife. 👑 🌱 🐦

  6. At the junction of paths please turn right. The path to the lake is straight ahead if you want a small diversion.

    Step 6: At the junction of paths please turn right. The path to the lake is straight ahead if you want a small diversion.

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