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Tendring District Group

We are the Tendring District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk will take us in a clockwise direction around the north-east perimeter of Colchester down to the University and on into the city centre. We'll stop at the bandstand for a picnic lunch in Castle Park. After lunch we will leave the city centre via Hilly Fields turning north for Highwoods Country Park. 

Thursday, 22 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:06 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Much of this walk is on sealed footpaths but you'll still need sturdy footwear for an 11 mile walk. You should wear suitable clothing for the prevailing weather conditions. Please bring a picnic lunch.

Those of you who are interested can view the route on my Wikiloc profile (kph123). Although I must have inadvertently pressed the pause button as it didn't record the final 25% of the walk. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 00891 26907
Nearest postcode:
CO4 9SD
what3words:
hush.leaned.stroke
Start time:
10:00 am

Chanterelle Car Park, Highwoods Country Park, Colchester

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking