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I walked the route in the Wivenhoe to Colchester direction.

The route starts from Wivenhoe rail station and the first section follows a path along the River Colne, passing through a nature reserve. This is a lovely, peaceful part of the route. It is mostly flat but when I walked (mid-February) there were some muddy patches that could make it less accessible for some (see photo for example).

The route eventually becomes more urban but still includes mostly stretches away from the main roads. One section was a bit steep and had some shallow steps in it, which could limit accessibility for some (see photo).

In a couple of places the path was blocked by fallen trees (most likely from Storm Eunice which had come through the day before). I was able to clamber over but again this could be a limiting factor for some until the damage is attended to (see photos).

The entrance onto one stretch of path could possibly be a bit tight for users of wheelchairs or pushchairs (see photo).

There are a couple of road crossings that I think require some extra care, due to lack of a dedicated crossing point and fairly speedy traffic on the day I walked the route.

Towards the end of the route I had to improvise slightly at the car park when the prescribed route could not be accessed. (I think it was originally going through a door at the top of steps off the car park but this door is now locked.) However, at this point you are essentially in the town centre and have reached your destination.

Overall a pleasant and varied route. I particularly enjoyed the section along the river.

Interesting route to the lovely estuary town of Wivenhoe. One part of the route blocked see photos 1 and 2. Area behind First Site no longer accessable. Door through Roman Wall locked. (diversion down High Street and along Priory Street.

Loved St Leonards Church with its beehive in the church fabric . Circular hole below window in tower Photo 3

The path from Brook Street railway tunnel to the Moors can be overgrown at times.

The path approaching Hythe Quay covered in duck boards can flood at times, knee deep. This is ground water problems in the adjoining land. Photo 4

I propose an diversion along the north bank of the Colne, croosing to Spurgeon Street to reach St Leonards Church.

Interesting route to the lovely estuary town of Wivenhoe. One part of the route blocked see photos 1 and 2. Area behind First Site no longer accessable. Door through Roman Wall locked. (diversion down High Street and along Priory Street.

Loved St Leonards Church with its beehive in the church fabric . Circular hole below window in tower Photo 3

The path from Brook Street railway tunnel to the Moors can be overgrown at times.

The path approaching Hythe Quay covered in duck boards can flood at times, knee deep. This is ground water problems in the adjoining land. Photo 4

I propose an diversion along the north bank of the Colne, croosing to Spurgeon Street to reach St Leonards Church.

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