Roman Walking Tour of Colchester

Walks, England, Essex, Colchester
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Roman Walking Tour of Colchester

Colchester, Essex

by GoJauntly

  • 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.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Public toilets
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. Welcome to this Roman walk around Colchester. This jaunt starts & ends here at The Hole In The Wall pub.

    Step 1: Welcome to this Roman walk around Colchester. This jaunt starts & ends here at The Hole In The Wall pub.

  2. Step 2: Local busses stop on nearby Head Street, which is just a few minutes walk away. If you’re opting to travel by train the closest train stations to this walk are Colchester Town (located midway through this walk) or Colchester.

  3. Step 3: This is a dog-friendly 🐶 walk but please note that dogs are not permitted in Upper Castle Park. We’ve included a diversion for those with furry friends within the walk. But don’t worry, you don’t miss any of the key sites!

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