
Colchester Orbital West A
Colchester, Essex
- 2 hours / 6.6km
- 20
From Irvine Road Allotments to High Woods Country Park, exploring Hilly Fields, Cymbeline Meadow, Charter Wood & Chesterwell.
Step 1: The Orbital South A (4.1m) is part of the Colchester Orbital, a 14-15 mile walk around Colchester town, linking some of its most important & beautiful green spaces.

Step 2: Your walk starts here at the University of Essex Mini Store. Head south along Annan Road away from Capon Road.

Step 3: There will be a multi coloured mosaic giraffe 🦒 as you walk towards the zig-zag railway bridge.

Step 4: Continue along Annan Road.

Step 5: Continue over the ramped zig-zag bridge, which crosses over the railway.
Step 6: Please note that a barrier on the other side of this bridge, which is to deter motorbikes, will restrict use by mobility scooters. For an alternative route see the next step.

Colchester, Essex
From Irvine Road Allotments to High Woods Country Park, exploring Hilly Fields, Cymbeline Meadow, Charter Wood & Chesterwell.

Colchester, Essex
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Colchester, Essex
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Colchester, Essex
A lovely riverside walk to Wivenhoe. Can be muddy in places but suitable for children, buggies & dog walkers.

Colchester, Essex
A stroll through Colchester, Essex

Colchester, Essex
A walk along the Salary Brook Valley & Nature Reserve. An ‘easier access’ section of the Colchester Orbital (East A).

Colchester, Essex
A beautiful walk from Colchester Town to Wivenhoe along the River Colne. Look out for hand-forged artworks along the first half of the walk.

Colchester, Essex
A walk from Wivenhoe to Colchester Town along the River Colne. Look out for hand-forged artworks along the second half of the walk.