Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop)
Essex, United Kingdom
Loop trail in Essex, United Kingdom. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 1.6 mi (2.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 59 ft (18 m)
- Est. Time
- 30 min
- High point
- 82 ft (25 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Roman Town House 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Tommies' Wood 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Dr. Ruth Bensusan-Butt MD 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Colchester Visitor Information Centre 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop)
How long is Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop)?
Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop) is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) long. Most people take about 30 min. It climbs 59 ft (18 m) in total, up to a high point of 82 ft (25 m).
How hard is Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop)?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop)?
Parking at the start. 7 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).
Is Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop) shaded?
Partly shaded (42% under trees).
Is Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop) good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop)?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Where can you eat near Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop)?
The Castle, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Millions, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop)
- Colchester Orbital Spoke (South) Essex · Easy · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Colchester Orbital Spoke (North) Essex · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- NCN National Route 1 Essex · Expert · 75.3 mi (121.2 km)
- Colchester Orbital Cycle Spoke (Centre) Essex · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Colchester Orbital Spoke (South-East) Essex · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Greenstead to North Station Essex · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- NCN National Route 1 Essex · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Highwoods Route Essex · Easy · 5.5 mi (8.8 km)
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