Wivenhoe Trail (Wivenhoe to Hythe)

Walks, England, Essex, Colchester

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  • Your walk begins here at Wivenhoe Station. It’s well served by trains from London, Clacton, Walton and Colchester.

    Step 1: Your walk begins here at Wivenhoe Station. It’s well served by trains from London, Clacton, Walton and Colchester.

  • At the start of the walk you’ll see this board for the Maurice Britton Walk. Its a two-mile walk you could complete at a later date.

    Step 2: At the start of the walk you’ll see this board for the Maurice Britton Walk. Its a two-mile walk you could complete at a later date.

  • To your left is Ferry Marsh. It’s a former grazing marsh.

    Step 3: To your left is Ferry Marsh. It’s a former grazing marsh.

  • As you continue along the path the River will be on your left & the train track will be on your right. 🚂

    Step 4: As you continue along the path the River will be on your left & the train track will be on your right. 🚂

  • Ferry Marsh does flood and you’ll see local birdlife. On our walk we saw two swans! 🦢 🦢

    Step 5: Ferry Marsh does flood and you’ll see local birdlife. On our walk we saw two swans! 🦢 🦢

  • Enjoy the sprawling views from the edge of the River Colne. Take a breathe.

    Step 6: Enjoy the sprawling views from the edge of the River Colne. Take a breathe.

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