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Circular walk to Stanway

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Overview

Meet at Garrison church car park Homefield Road for an urban walk through some of Colchester's green spaces. The walk includes a walk through Bourne Valley Nature Reserve, past Distillery pond and along the Hythe and the river Colne into Castle Park.

Lunch will be in the city centre before returning via St John's Green and Abbey Fields.

Morning 7 miles, afternoon 3.5 miles

 

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 98363 22519
Nearest postcode:
CO2 9PF
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Start time:
10:00 am

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