The Wivenhoe Trail - Colchester

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Address: Wivenhoe, Colchester CO2 8HT, United Kingdom.

Website: visitcolchester.com
Specialties: Biking trail.

Opinions: This company has 46 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.6/5.

📌 Location of The Wivenhoe Trail

The Wivenhoe Trail Wivenhoe, Colchester CO2 8HT, United Kingdom

⏰ Open Hours of The Wivenhoe Trail

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

The Wivenhoe Trail

The Wivenhoe Trail is a delightful biking and walking path located in Wivenhoe, Colchester, United Kingdom. This scenic trail offers a peaceful escape into nature, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape and abundant wildlife.

With its speciality in offering a biking trail, The Wivenhoe Trail caters to both cyclists and pedestrians alike. The trail stretches from Colchester to Wivenhoe, making it easily accessible for residents and visitors to enjoy.

The trail is well-maintained and offers a variety of terrains, including woodlands, parks, and estuary views. It is a popular spot for birdwatching, with numerous wading and estuary birds often spotted along the route.

There are several benches scattered along the trail, providing perfect stopping points to rest and take in the beautiful surroundings. The trail is relatively quiet, as it is situated away from busy roads, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a peaceful and serene environment.

Many locals and visitors alike have raved about The Wivenhoe Trail, with an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews on Google My Business. One reviewer noted that the trail is 'amazing for walks and biking' and '100% worth a few hours out of your day to appreciate the true beauty of Wivenhoe and its wildlife.' Another reviewer mentioned that the trail is 'cycle friendly' from Colchester to Wivenhoe and that 'people still do it' even when signs say no cycling, making it a more enjoyable stretch to walk.

For those looking to explore the great outdoors and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Wivenhoe, The Wivenhoe Trail is an excellent choice. With its stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and serene atmosphere, it is a must-visit destination for anyone in the area.

👍 Reviews of The Wivenhoe Trail

Tommi R.

4/5

Walked and cycled this trail many times. From Colchester to Wivenhoe it is cycle friendly. Wivenhoe onwards says no cycling but you will find people still doing it, and is a nicer stretch to walk. Back towards Colchester you can cross the railway (if walking) and over to the woods and parkland.
Lots of wading and estuary birds, benches to stop at and views to take in. No busy roads nearby so can be nice and quiet when people are not around.

Liam R.

5/5

Amazing for walks and biking 100% worth a few hours out of your day to appreciate the true beauty of wivenhoe and it's wildlife!

Ryan N.

4/5

Pleasant walk on a sunny day, can take the walk as steady or as fast as you like. Roughly took me an hour to walk from the Hythe to wivenhoe.

Would recommend

Caitlin Y.

5/5

An incredibly beautiful trail for a walk or a run.

Julie B.

4/5

Beautiful scenery once the Hythe is behind you. Watch out for cyclists, and flooding in the wooded areas after lots of rain. And to the reviewer below who said "pity no beer at the end": just walk a teensy bit beyond Wivenhoe station for a few minutes to the amazing pubs in the town, including one right on the quayside!!

Roy

4/5

Tree-lined, sheltered route leading into central Colchester, by conveniently following the bank of The River Colne. The Wivenhoe Trail avoids all the traffic congestion from Clingoe Hill through to the Hythe. Suitable for hikers, dog walkers & mountain bikers, although it's a bit narrow in places for all to pass at once. A much more pleasant way from Wivenhoe into town than by using any of the local roads...

Steve M.

4/5

Well used trail from the Hythe area along the river bank and ending up next to Wivenhoe train station. Good for walking or cycling and now very popular just as a leisure route as well as for commuting to work. Plenty of wildlife if you look and listen for it.

Johnethan S.

4/5

Rode the trail... just a Cruz.. 3.48 !

On a bmx !