Essex Walks
On the southern edge of Colchester, these walks combine open green space, family-friendly paths and a fascinating slice of history.
From a relaxed wander through Westlands Country Park with its popular play area, to a stroll around the remarkable Gosbecks Archaeological Park and a longer loop linking everything together with countryside and woodland, the walks offer something for all ages and interests.
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Walk information
This is a nice and simple family-friendly stroll that doesn't go into Gosbecks Park (that's the second route), but instead heads in the other direction into the Westlands Country Park where you'll find a great play park for the kids.
Walk information
This is a short family-friendly walk around the historical Gosbecks Archaeological Park.
On face value this is just a pleasant enough field, but in reality the site is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in the country that includes the remains of one of the 5 largest Roman Theatres in Britain.
Based on 4 user ratings
An outstanding walk
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Lovely walk thats out in the open
Had to cut out a short bit of the walk due to overgrown weeds
Walk information
The third route is a longer walking loop that enjoys the best of the two other walks in one route.
As well as visiting Westlands Country Park and the Gosbeck Archaeological Park, it also heads out to the south for a pleasant stroll around some open countryside and woodland.
Based on 7 user ratings
An outstanding walk
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Nice pleasant walk takes in open fields and woodlands.
Fantastic walk. Peaceful and quiet
Parts of the paths starting to get overgrown with nettles.
Lovely walk. Lots of variety. We had trouble following the path around Stanway, but the rest was pretty clear. Will go again!
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