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Colchester District
8 running routes in Colchester District
Runners in Colchester District get anything from 5km to 7.5km, and it's mostly off-road, so trail shoes are the safer bet. Most of it is flat enough to hold an even pace. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started.
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Runs in Colchester District
Braiswick 5
Colchester, England
This loop around Braiswick is primarily off-road, taking you along a mix of tracks and narrow grassy paths.
Castle Park and Beyond
Colchester, England
Starting just off Ryegate Road in Castle Park in Colchester, then follows the River Colne to Hythe Hill, before returning to the Castle via…
Cheshunt Field
Colchester, England
A loop from Cheshunt Field from a path off Maldon Road via Butcher's Wood, Birch Wood and Chest wood.
Colne Creek
Colchester, England
Starting from The Quay and heading along the River Colne to Ford Lane, where it loops round between the lakes and returns the same way.
Gryme's Dyke
Colchester, England
Two loops, one on either side of Gryme's Dyke, via a mix of paths and roads.
High Woods 5
Colchester, England
The route winds through diverse landscapes, including woodlands, open meadows, and lakeside paths.
High Woods Country Park
Colchester, England
A mostly woody trail run around High Woods Country Park in Colchester takes you through dense forested areas, offering a serene and…
Wivenhoe Riverside
Colchester, England
From the riverside by the University follows the Wivenhoe Trail to Wivenhoe and back.