Launch of the "Town to Sea Trail"
This unique art trail, designed for walkers and cyclists, follows the tidal River Colne through some of the lesser known areas of Colchester. Unravel the poem in this leaflet (available to download here or collect at the Visit Colchester Information Centre.) and find the fourteen, hand-forged artworks along the route to gain insight into the area's history and wildlife.
Artists Andrew Rowe, David Mackie, Heather Parnell and Becky Adams worked with the local community to create the stunning imagery which Wivenhoe based poet, Martin Newell, has taken as the inspiration for the trail's poem. Start or finish at firstsite, or extend your journey to the charming port of Wivenhoe and why not stop at a café or pub for refreshment.
The Hythe (meaning haven) has been a port since the middle ages and was overseen by an official called the Portreeve. The poem and artworks refer to the industries that made Colchester rich and some of its famous ancestors, including the Elizabethan scientist, William Gilberd. Use your senses to find the insects in the tower and the other wildlife on route.
The Trail is 2 Miles/ 3.2km.