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Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Wivenhoe

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Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Wivenhoe

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Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Wivenhoe

04:17

16.5km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.70 km

Tommies' Wood

Forest

8.28 km

Colchester Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Built towards the end of the 11th century, Colchester Castle is a Norman castle with a unique keep. The castle witnessed various battles including a three-month siege in 1216. By …

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8.75 km

Lucas and Lisle Memorial, Castle Park, Colchester

Highlight • Monument

9.14 km

This Norman castle dates from the second half of the 11th century. The keep is mostly intact and it's the largest example of its kind anywhere in Europe, built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius.

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9.83 km

St Botolph's Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

beautiful place

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.14 km

2.71 km

2.41 km

1.69 km

564 m

Surfaces

8.47 km

3.35 km

2.91 km

986 m

728 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 19 June

26°C

16°C

20 %

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Colchester Castle – St Botolph's Priory loop from Wivenhoe

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Colchester Castle

Lucas and Lisle Memorial, Castle Park, Colchester

Colchester Castle

St Botolph's Priory

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