It's perfect terrain for children; my son is nearly 7 and we first rode the trail about a year ago. The route is roughly 3 1/2 miles long and part of the National Cycle Network (Route 51).
When we arrive in Wivenhoe, we usually chain our bikes up and call into the Tutor Tea Rooms for some lunch or a slice of one of their delicious home made cakes. But if you fancy a pub lunch or something a bit stronger to drink after your cycling efforts, make your way to The Rose And Crown, a traditional English pub on the Quayside with plenty of outside seating so you can take in the river views.
The good thing about the Wivenhoe trail is that if you don't feel like cycling home, the trail picks up at Wivenhoe Rail Station, so there is always always the option of catching the train home if your legs are tired!
Below are some pictures of the beautiful views we spotted whilst on our bike ride. More pictures and details of the route, including the Hythe area can be found here: http://yourcolchester.co.uk/wivenhoe-trail-i11.html
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| The Lake near the Riverside Estate near Castle Park |
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| A nesting swan |
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| The Mill Apartments |
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| East Bay House |
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| Allotments |
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| New public seating area. Part of the town to Port Public Art & Wayfinding Project |
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| The Hythe |
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| River Walkway behind University Quays |
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| View of Rowhedge on the other side of the River |
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| My son's favourite part of the bike ride is finding the muddiest puddles! |
