Wivenhoe and the Colne Estuary (Easy Moderate)

Black Girls Hike: Wivenhoe and the Colne Estuary

Meeting time: 9:45am

Start time: 10:00am sharp

Difficulty: Easy/ Moderate

Distance: 10km

Duration: approximately 3 hours depending on pace.

Discover the natural beauty of Essex with Black Girls Hike this December on a 6.5-mile circular trail near Colchester. The route, set around Wivenhoe and the Colne Estuary, offers a mix of stunning riverside views and serene countryside landscapes.

This moderately challenging walk take approximately 3 hours to complete and is perfect for those who enjoy hiking through picturesque scenery while connecting with others.
Terrain: Some footpaths, which may be slippery and muddy, so hiking boots a must, ideally with good ankle support.

What to bring: Snacks/lunch, water to stay hydrated, weather appropriate clothing, and boots you don’t mind getting muddy.

Lunch stop: We will eat in the the natural surroundings—it’s all part of the adventure and we can stop for coffee at the end of the hike

Facilities: Toilets will be available at the end of the walk

FAQs

Age: 18+

How much is it? Suggested donation £5 As a registered non-profit, your support helps our community grow. Enabling us to provide opportunities for Black women across the UK to explore and reconnect with nature. Please read before signing up

Can I come to Black Girls Hike?

As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and non-binary people of Black African and/or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC,WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.

●Join our Facebook group to arrange car shares and connect with other hikers –

https://www.facebook.com/groups/452855682259161/ (When requesting to join the FB group, please answer the membership questions)

●You can also use https://www.traveline.info/ or https://tfl.gov.uk/ to plan your route, for car

parking check out https://www.parkopedia.com/

*This meet is also not led by qualified Mountain Leader and is therefore not insured; you will be attending at your own risk*

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

CO7 9DJ, Wivenhoe and Colne Estuary, Wivenhoe, United Kingdom