Ipswich to Colchester
Description
This route takes you through the Suffolk countryside along National Cycle route 1. You start by the tourist information centre in Ipswich heading out of town to join the River Gipping where you can enjoy a short riverside stretch. You then continue west through the countryside to Hadleigh with lovely views of the River Brett. Shortly after leaving Hadleigh there is a nice off road stretch along the
Hadleigh Railway Walk
taking you through Raydon Great Wood. You then continue to
Colchester
on country roads passing through
High Woods Country Park
as you go.
Ipswich to Colchester Ordnance Survey Map
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Ipswich to Colchester Aerial Photo View Map
Distance
31 miles (50 km)
Difficulty
***
Joining Routes
Hadleigh Railway Walk
,
High Woods Country Park
,
Colchester
,
Ardleigh Reservoir
,
Wolves Wood
Memory Map Route
Ipswich to Colchester.mmo
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GPX File
Ipswich to Colchester.gpx
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Elevation
Route Photos
Ipswich Quay
Bramford near Ipswich
Hadleigh
High Woods Country Park, Colchester
River Colne, Colchester
Colchester Castle
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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
Photos are copyrighted by their owners
Photos are copyrighted by their owners