Roman Walking Tour of Colchester
Colchester, Essex
- 1hr 20m / 4.6km
- 51
Roam through Roman history as you follow the town walls around Colchester. Castles, ruins, stories of uprisings & mosaic murals en-route.
Hilly Fields Circular Walk
Walk preview
Step 1: Start by Following up the shared path into St Mary’s Fields, next to the council offices
Step 2: If you’re walking head up the steps, or use the ramp to the left for step free access. If you’re on a bike then head round to the right
Step 3: Head down the hill into Hilly Fields nature reserve - this is where it gets good!
Step 4: You‘ve made it! This is Hilly Fields. Follow the path up to the left.
Step 5: Make sure you read all the historical information boards - it’s amazing what you learn!
Step 6: By the gate you can head right and take the left fork, or carry on into the woods and explore the park if you’ve got some time
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