Colchester Orbital West B

Walks, England, Essex, Colchester
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Colchester Orbital West B

Colchester, Essex

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  • 2 hours / 7.1km
  • 21

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

Walk preview

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  1. Step 1: The Orbital West B (4.4m) 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: The Colchester Orbital West Section B starts here at Norman Way.

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

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

  4. Continue until you reach a T-junction path. Then turn left. (Turning right takes you on the Colchester Orbital West A)

    Step 4: Continue until you reach a T-junction path. Then turn left. (Turning right takes you on the Colchester Orbital West A)

  5. At the entrance to Philip Morant School, cross Rembrandt Way to continue along the footpath directly opposite.

    Step 5: At the entrance to Philip Morant School, cross Rembrandt Way to continue along the footpath directly opposite.

  6. There are dropped kerbs either side of the road to ensure an easy crossing for those with accessibility needs.

    Step 6: There are dropped kerbs either side of the road to ensure an easy crossing for those with accessibility needs.

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