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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Friday Woods – View Over Colne Valley loop from Mile End

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Friday Woods – View Over Colne Valley loop from Mile End

Moderate

5.0

(1)

3

riders

Friday Woods – View Over Colne Valley loop from Mile End

02:09

34.4km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.66 km for 72 m

After 31.4 km for 149 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.18 km

Balkerne Gate

Ruins

4.69 km

Colchester Roman Circus

Archaeological Site

3

9.05 km

Friday Woods

Highlight • Trail

Pretty ride although the directions were at times confused and actually wrong on a couple of occasions.

Tip by

4

14.5 km

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New cyclepath which is part of a larger network of new permissive footpaths and bridleways around Abberton reservoir. A bit bumpy in places, but takes you off the 60mph Wigborough …

Tip by

5

16.4 km

Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another great place to stop on a long bike ride. The visitor centre features a lovely cafe with handmade hot sandwich options and a terrace with a view over the …

Tip by

6

23.5 km

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

The Sustrans route here is over quite rough ground and may not be suitable for wider bikes. The sign says " no motorised vehicles", not sure if that applies to …

Tip by

7

24.4 km

Bluebell Path

Highlight • Forest

Great bridleway

Tip by

8

27.2 km

Bridlepaths

Highlight • Trail

9

31.2 km

View Over Colne Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

34.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

11.3 km

6.52 km

2.38 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

8.64 km

4.20 km

3.59 km

575 m

393 m

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Tuesday 19 May

20°C

12°C

34 %

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