Colchester Orbital Spoke (South)
Essex, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Essex, United Kingdom. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 62 ft (19 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 15 min
- High point
- 112 ft (34 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Site of Colchester Free Grammar School 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Site of South Gate 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Colchester Earthquake 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Roman Wall 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Historic site: Roman Wall 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Scheregate 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: United States Airforce 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Historic site: 16 Air Assault Brigade. Colchester Garrison. 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Colchester Roman Circus 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Colchester Orbital Spoke (South)
How long is Colchester Orbital Spoke (South)?
Colchester Orbital Spoke (South) is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 15 min. It climbs 62 ft (19 m) in total, up to a high point of 112 ft (34 m).
How hard is Colchester Orbital Spoke (South)?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Colchester Orbital Spoke (South)?
Parking at the start. 19 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Colchester Orbital Spoke (South)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.6 mi (1 km).
Is Colchester Orbital Spoke (South) shaded?
Partly shaded (30% under trees).
What can you do on Colchester Orbital Spoke (South)?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Where can you eat near Colchester Orbital Spoke (South)?
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 (South)?
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 (South)
- Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop) Essex · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 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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