Colchester Orbital West A

Walks, England, Essex, Colchester
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Colchester Orbital West A

Colchester, Essex

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  • 2 hours / 6.6km
  • 20

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

Walk preview

Map preview for Colchester Orbital West A
  1. Step 1: The Orbital West 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. Step 2: Begin here at Norman Way.

  3. At the end of Norman Way there will be a footpath, alongside the Irvine Road allotments.

    Step 3: At the end of Norman Way there will be a footpath, alongside the Irvine Road allotments.

  4. Continue along the walk/cycle path until you reach a T-junction of paths. Then turn right.

    Step 4: Continue along the walk/cycle path until you reach a T-junction of paths. Then turn right.

  5. Before the barrier, take the narrow footpath on your left. There’s a wooden signpost to help you find your way also.

    Step 5: Before the barrier, take the narrow footpath on your left. There’s a wooden signpost to help you find your way also.

  6. Follow the hard surfaced path until you reach a parking area.There are playing fields to the side of the path.

    Step 6: Follow the hard surfaced path until you reach a parking area.There are playing fields to the side of the path.

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