Hilly Fields Circular Walk

Walks, England, Essex, Colchester

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  • Start by Following up the shared path into St Mary’s Fields, next to the council offices

    Step 1: Start by Following up the shared path into St Mary’s Fields, next to the council offices

  • 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 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

  • Head down the hill into Hilly Fields nature reserve - this is where it gets good!

    Step 3: Head down the hill into Hilly Fields nature reserve - this is where it gets good!

  • You‘ve made it! This is Hilly Fields. Follow the path up to the left.

    Step 4: You‘ve made it! This is Hilly Fields. Follow the path up to the left.

  • Make sure you read all the historical information boards - it’s amazing what you learn!

    Step 5: Make sure you read all the historical information boards - it’s amazing what you learn!

  • 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

    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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