
Wivenhoe to Colchester
Colchester, Essex
- 2 hours / 7.3km
- 59
A walk from Wivenhoe to Colchester Town along the River Colne. Look out for hand-forged artworks along the second half of the walk.
Step 1: This walk has been curated in partnership with Essex County Council and Colchester Borough Council.
Step 2: The first half of this unique route follows a series of fourteen, hand-forged artworks. Artists Andrew Rowe, David Mackie, Heather Parnell and Becky Adams worked with the local community to create the stunning imagery.
Step 3: The artworks are accompanied by a poem, written by Wivenhoe based poet, Martin Newell. Swipe up on the read more panel below to see the poem.

Step 4: Start at Colchester Town Station. Exit and to the street and go right.

Step 5: Follow the road around to the right and head up St Boltophs Street.

Step 6: Peek to your right down the alley to see St. Boltophs Church. If you have time for a detour the ruins of the priory are worth a visit.

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.

Colchester, Essex
A stroll through Colchester, Essex

Colchester, Essex
Roam through Roman history as you follow the town walls around Colchester. Castles, ruins, stories of uprisings & mosaic murals en-route.

Colchester, Essex
A stroll through Colchester, Essex

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

Colchester, Essex
A short ‘easy access’ loop across the top of Hilly Fields Nature Reserve. Directly connects with the Colchester Orbital (West A).

Colchester, Essex
Beginning at Colchester station, this walks follows the yellow path around the High Woods Country Park.