Ipswich to Colchester
31 miles (50 km)
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.
The final stretch takes you across the River Colne and past Colchester castle before finishing near the tourist information centre.
Ipswich to Colchester Ordnance Survey Map 
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Ipswich to Colchester Open Street Map 
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Ipswich to Colchester OS Map 
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Ipswich to Colchester Open Street Map 
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