Walking in Colchester

Finding Your Feet Walks

Finding Your Feet and Walking for Wellness are supported walks offered by Community 360. Their aim is to meet the needs of those who previously may not have felt motivated or confident enough to attend. Walks tend to be shorter, in urban areas and are catered to a wide audience with a steady pace. Walking for Wellness walks take place across Colchester. View dates and times. 

Parkrun

Parkrun and junior parkrun are free weekly community events that take place every Saturday and Sunday morning across the UK and around the world. You can either run, jog or walk the distance (5km for a parkrun, 2km for a junior parkrun). There is no time limit and everyone is welcome no matter what their ability. There are several parkruns in and around Colchester, including in Colchester Castle Park, Highwoods Country Park and junior parkrun at Old Heath Recreation Ground.  Find out more about parkrun.

Wellness Walks 

Led by fully trained volunteer walk leaders, our free walks through High Wood Country Park are an ideal way to improve your fitness and mobility meet new people.

Colchester Ramblers 

Colchester Ramblers offer a variety of led walks in different locations in and around Colchester. They tend to be longer distances and take place in countryside locations.