Follow the river Colne down from 城堡 Park in Colchester town center, through nature and forests and fields and discover the riverside town of Wivenhoe. This historic port is a picturesque part of Colchester’s coastal line, set on the estuary to the North Sea.
Walks
Wivenhoe is ideal for walks, both relaxing Sunday strolls 或者 as a good stop off point on longer hikes. The Wivenhoe trail running from the Hythe to Wivenhoe is a 4-mile scenic riverside walk, with wonderful pubs and restaurants to welcome 你 for a rewarding 爽快, 茶点 at the end.
• Try the Town to Sea 或者 Wivenhoe trail, taking 你 from Colchester town center to the Hythe 或者 on to Wivenhoe, with interesting artwork along the way telling 你 about the history of the river and its ports.
• Find various nature spots in the area, including the Wivenhoe Forest, Marshes, and Hythe lagoons. These well-kept areas are great for wildlife exploring. The village of Fingringhoe just across the river is 首页 to Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve (Essex Wildlife Trust).
• In warmer months, take the foot ferry to other great walking spots in the area, such as Brightlingsea, Rowhedge, and Fingringhoe
Find other walks around Colchester.
History & Culture
Walk through the windy streets of Wivenhoe and take in the wonky medieval buildings and beautiful timber-framed houses. A historic port, Wivenhoe has a wealth of history reflected in its buildings and streets. Find out 更多 about this history and culture 由 exploring
• St Mary the Virgin church, a part-Saxon building with Roman tiles
• Nottage Maritime Museum, open certain months
• Sentinel Gallery, an art gallery with rotating exhibitions
Ferries
• A small ferry operated 由 local volunteers runs between May – October. The ferry goes between Wivenhoe and Rowhedge and can drop 你 off at Fingringhoe upon special request.
• The Brightlingsea Foot Ferry can stop off at Wivenhoe. See the website for 更多 details.
Where to Eat
Reward yourself after a long hike, 或者 simply indulge in the great pub 食物 with riverside views, in some of the great places to eat in Wivenhoe:
• Riverside Pubs
• Tearooms
• Restaurants
• Award-winning 鱼 & Chips shops
Walks
Wivenhoe is ideal for walks, both relaxing Sunday strolls 或者 as a good stop off point on longer hikes. The Wivenhoe trail running from the Hythe to Wivenhoe is a 4-mile scenic riverside walk, with wonderful pubs and restaurants to welcome 你 for a rewarding 爽快, 茶点 at the end.
• Try the Town to Sea 或者 Wivenhoe trail, taking 你 from Colchester town center to the Hythe 或者 on to Wivenhoe, with interesting artwork along the way telling 你 about the history of the river and its ports.
• Find various nature spots in the area, including the Wivenhoe Forest, Marshes, and Hythe lagoons. These well-kept areas are great for wildlife exploring. The village of Fingringhoe just across the river is 首页 to Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve (Essex Wildlife Trust).
• In warmer months, take the foot ferry to other great walking spots in the area, such as Brightlingsea, Rowhedge, and Fingringhoe
Find other walks around Colchester.
History & Culture
Walk through the windy streets of Wivenhoe and take in the wonky medieval buildings and beautiful timber-framed houses. A historic port, Wivenhoe has a wealth of history reflected in its buildings and streets. Find out 更多 about this history and culture 由 exploring
• St Mary the Virgin church, a part-Saxon building with Roman tiles
• Nottage Maritime Museum, open certain months
• Sentinel Gallery, an art gallery with rotating exhibitions
Ferries
• A small ferry operated 由 local volunteers runs between May – October. The ferry goes between Wivenhoe and Rowhedge and can drop 你 off at Fingringhoe upon special request.
• The Brightlingsea Foot Ferry can stop off at Wivenhoe. See the website for 更多 details.
Where to Eat
Reward yourself after a long hike, 或者 simply indulge in the great pub 食物 with riverside views, in some of the great places to eat in Wivenhoe:
• Riverside Pubs
• Tearooms
• Restaurants
• Award-winning 鱼 & Chips shops