Section 2 of 2, Colne Valley Path
Earls Colne to Colchester
11.5 miles (18.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TL 855 297. Finish: TL 992 251. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 155 m of climbing and 149 m of descent; highest point 41 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Earls Colne.
- Bus stops
- Station Road, 740 m from the start. Directions TL 853 289The Lion, 760 m from the start. Directions TL 856 289
- Car park
- Car park (free), 680 m from the start. Directions TL 856 290
Getting back
The section finishes at Colchester. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Colchester Town, 860 m from the finish. Directions TM 000 248
- Bus stops
- Head Street, 170 m from the finish. Directions TL 993 251High Street, 190 m from the finish. Directions TL 994 252
Planning the Colne Valley Path
- Planning the whole trail: chappel.org.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 27%, paved or flagged 16%, gravel and tracks 13%; the rest (45%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 kissing gates, 1 gate, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 8 miles in.
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