Wivenhoe Trail (Hythe to Wivenhoe)

Walks, England, Essex, Colchester
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Wivenhoe Trail (Hythe to Wivenhoe)

Colchester, Essex

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  • 1hr 35m / 4.1km
  • 72

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

  • Wildlife
  • Wheel friendly
  • Great views
  • Public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Wivenhoe Trail (Hythe to Wivenhoe)
  1. Your walk begins here at Hythe (Colchester).

    Step 1: Your walk begins here at Hythe (Colchester).

  2. Step 2: Hythe Station is well served by trains from Walton-on-the-Naze and Colchester. If you’re arriving from London, Clacton or Ipswich (or further afield) you can swap at Colchester for a train to Hythe Station.

  3. There is a bus stop just outside the station too I’d you’d prefer you travel by bus.

    Step 3: There is a bus stop just outside the station too I’d you’d prefer you travel by bus.

  4. Step 4: Turn left into Hawkins Road

  5. Step 5: Continue following Hawkins Road until you reach a roundabout.

  6. Take the third exit at the roundabout, so you end up on Colne Causeway

    Step 6: Take the third exit at the roundabout, so you end up on Colne Causeway

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