Colne Valley Path (Essex)

Essex

37 km / 23 miles

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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.

Strider News - April 2021 (Publication Update)

New guidebook - author Joe Jackson.

Details:

Path Type:	Other Paths
Attributes:	Easy River Heritage
Start:	TL760383 - Great Yeldham, Essex
Finish:	TL992252 - Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex
Open Date:	2006
Web Sites:	Colne Valley - Colne Valley Path (information may not be up-to-date) BBC Essex : Colne Valley trail The Colne Valley Path [YouTube video] Joe Jackson - Colne Valley Path [blog]

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook

The Colne Valley Path (Joe Jackson - 2020 )

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