Colchester Orbital South A

Walks, England, Essex, Colchester
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Colchester Orbital South A

Colchester, Essex

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  • 2 hours / 6.6km
  • 19

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

Walk preview

Map preview for Colchester Orbital South A
  1. 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.

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

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

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

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

  4. Continue along Annan Road.

    Step 4: Continue along Annan Road.

  5. Continue over the ramped zig-zag bridge, which crosses over the railway.

    Step 5: Continue over the ramped zig-zag bridge, which crosses over the railway.

  6. 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.

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