Essex Priory Way
A long distance walk of 20 miles which links two of Essex's finest priories, namely St Osyth Priory and Colchester Priory. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Point Clear
Distance: 20 miles (32 km)
Grid Ref: TM082156
Climbing: 152 metres
Walk time: 7-10 hours
Days: 1-2
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
Summary:
The Essex Priory Way is a mainly a coast and river walk from St Osyth Stone Point to St Botolph's Priory in Colchester. The route joins together two of England's finest Priories, at St Osyth and Colchester. Placemarks on the route which show on Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer mapping, in order of walking are St Osyth Stone Point, St Osyth Creek, St Osyth Abbey, Wellwick Farm, Riddles Wood, South Heath, Eastmarsh Point, Brightlingsea, Alresford Creek, River Colne, Alresford Grange, Wivenhoe and Colchester.
Useful Links:
Essex Priory Way Guide Book
Long Distance Walkers Association
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