
Colchester to Wivenhoe
Colchester, Essex
- 2 hours / 7.3km
- 108
A beautiful walk from Colchester Town to Wivenhoe along the River Colne. Look out for hand-forged artworks along the first half of the walk.
Step 1: This walk has been curated in partnership with Essex County Council and Colchester Borough Council.
Step 2: The second 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 or read the relevant stanzas when you reach each artwork.

Step 4: Start at Wivenhoe Station.
Step 5: Cross the roundabout and continue down West St. Walk until the end and then turn right on High St.

Step 6: Pass this picturesque home and then turn left on East St.

Colchester, Essex
A beautiful walk from Colchester Town to Wivenhoe along the River Colne. Look out for hand-forged artworks along the first half of the walk.

Wivenhoe, Essex
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Colchester, Essex
From Wivenhoe Park to Irvine Road Allotments, exploring the Hythe, Middlewick Range, Monswick Greensward & Colchester Garrison.

Colchester, Essex
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Colchester, Essex
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Colchester, Essex
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Colchester, Essex
A walk around the perimeter greensward of the new Colchester Garrison. An ‘easier access’ section of the Colchester Orbital (West).