Walk the River Colne (Essex) by Train
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This River Colne is a small Essex river that runs through Colchester to an estuary of its own near Brightlingsea. Chappel & Wakes Colne, Colchester, Hythe (Essex) and Alresford (Essex) stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 6 stations within reach of the River Colne (Essex): within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Colne (Essex) runs about 34 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Colne (Essex) train stations
- Hythe (Essex)0.1 mi (about 0.1 mi on foot) · closest
- Wivenhoe0.1 mi (about 0.2 mi on foot)
- Colchester0.2 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot)
- Chappel & Wakes Colne0.3 mi (about 0.3 to 0.4 mi on foot)
- Alresford (Essex)0.9 mi (about 1 mi on foot)
- Marks Tey1.9 mi (about 2 to 2.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Station-to-station walks
Walk the riverside path from one station and catch the train back from another. Each station is shown with its nearest walk in each direction along the River Colne (Essex), from 4 to 20 miles. Miles include the walk to and from each station.
| From | To | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester | Wivenhoe | 5.5 mi | about 2 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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