Colne Valley Path (Essex)
37 km / 23 miles
Essex
The Colne Valley Path will link Great Yeldham to Colchester. The route allows walkers to enjoy the delights of the Colne Valley from the rivers edge to high on the valley side that opens up long views of this wonderful valley.
The Colne Valley is rich in history and wildlife and walkers will be able to enjoy many of the delights along the way. Starting at the Great Oak in Yeldham the path takes in the historic villages of Castle Hedingham, the great viaduct at Chappel and Lexden Dyke near Colchester before finishing at Balkerne Gate in Colchester.
Details:
| Path Type: | Other Paths |
| Attributes: | Easy; River; Heritage |
| Start: | TL760383 - Great Yedham, Essex  |
| Finish: | TL992252 - Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex |
| Open Date: | 2006 |
| Web Sites: | River Colne Walking |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Booklet: | Colne Valley Path (River Colne Countryside Project - 2006) |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps: | |
| OS Landranger: | 155, 167, 168 |
| OS Explorer: | 184, 195, 196 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 184, 195, 196 |
Connected Paths:
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Essex Way |
| Other Paths: | Edgar Eastall's Church 'Fields' Way; Nelson Way |
| Anytime Challenges: | Camuplodunum |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Colne Valley Path (Essex) GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Colne Valley Path (Essex) Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Colne Valley Path (Essex) Tracklogs Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 36.5 Km (22.7 miles) 309 m (1,014 ft) ascent 74 m (243 ft) maximum height |
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