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St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – Colchester Castle loop from Abberton

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East Of England

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – Colchester Castle loop from Abberton

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riders

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – Colchester Castle loop from Abberton

01:32

35.9km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.3 km for 55 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.53 km

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice location by a little green square. There's a decent cafe opposite as well.

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2

8.28 km

West Mersea Houseboats

Highlight • Structure

Various houseboats hauled up on the marshes, including one particularly notable one.

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3

8.45 km

The Dukes Seafood & Coffee Bar, West Mersea

Highlight • Cafe

Oyster and coffee bar in West Mersea. The 2 work perfectly together

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4

12.1 km

The Strood Causeway to Mersea Island

Highlight • Cycleway

Connected to the mainland by a causeway, Mersea Island is essentially cut off by the tide for four hours at a time - check these before crossing. Adds a frisson of excitement to any ride.

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5

24.3 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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28.3 km

Colchester Roman Circus

Archaeological Site

7

31.7 km

Tudor-Style Country House

Highlight • Historical Site

B

35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

1.98 km

1.67 km

874 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

2.47 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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