Cymbeline Meadows — Attraction in Colchester

This is a wide, open space made up of hedged fields and a small wood with the River Colne meandering gently through it. It's great for dog walkers and others who simply want a pleasant place to walk and enjoy being outdoors in natural surroundings. There are circular walks and several different paths. The land is mostly flat with a gentle slope to get to the (slightly) higher ground. It is not really suitable for wheelchairs. Some of the fields are planted with crops with others simply grassland, which is grazing for a couple of herds of cattle (usually in the summer). Depending on which route you take, you may have to walk through a large field with cattle so it is important to keep an eye on them, and put dogs on a lead. I don't think fishing is allowed but it may be with a licence - check with the Environment Agency or Colchester Borough Council. All in all, a nice place to spend an...

Beautiful natural walking place alongside a river. Note: no toilets or facilities here. As you pull up in your car, you can see the tennis club to your right with activities going on there. Walk along the path and through the first gate and you really wouldn't believe you were 5 minutes away from.the town centre! From here you can stay to the left and walk along the path, often quite muddy, so wear appropriate shoes, walking all the way to the path/small lane. Cross over there( near the bridge) and there is a lovely drop point to the river where the dogs or kids can paddle or swim, on a sunny day it's stunning. Then to head back to the car cross over the walk bridge and follow the field and river back to the bridge where you started. It's about an hour walk unless you stop to play, which then takes much longer 😊. Be aware in the spring summer months there may be...

I came here twice this week, on sunny days, after several weeks of dry weather. This meant I was free to roam, not restricted to paths. I suspect that it is pretty muddy for much of winter and spring. The River Colne was in great shape and I was excited to find an Egret right in front of me, searching for fish. I came across a few dog walkers (there is a marked one a half mile round walk) and on the valley slope a farmer was ploughing his field. One walker told me to look out for a Kingfisher, which someone else had spotted. I cycled here, but I did notice a small parking area accessed from...