Walking and outdoors

The expectations for this year's autumn displays are a

National Trust 'worried' about the future of 500 sites UK wide

Walks - we have put together five of the best walks in and around Colchester to do during autumn

Walks - we have put together five of the best walks in and around Colchester to do during autumn

Five of the best autumnal walks to enjoy in and around Colchester this year

Wow - Four Colchester men hiked the Alps to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society.

Wow - Four Colchester men hiked the Alps to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society.

Team of four Colchester men climb the Alps for Alzheimer's Society fundraiser

Challenge - Peter and Simon will walk 82 miles across Essex for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.

Challenge - Peter and Simon will walk 82 miles across Essex for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance.

Lifelong friends to walk 82 miles across Essex through the night for charity

Picturesque - the Northern Lights lit up the sky as Colchester was treated to the display

Picturesque - the Northern Lights lit up the sky as Colchester was treated to the display

Aurora borealis

See these stunning shots as Northern Lights return to light up Colchester sky

Enter our competition to win a £100 Sports Direct voucher and enjoy games with the family.

Enter our competition to win a £100 Sports Direct voucher and enjoy games with the family.

Game On: Win a £100 Sports Direct voucher and achieve your fitness goals

Hidden - some of the 'unknown' Essex places to visit

Hidden - some of the 'unknown' Essex places to visit

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Listed: Here are eight of the best hidden gems to visit in Essex

Support - Skoda have temporarily installed a green phone, for parents to request forgotten beach-essentials

Support - Skoda have temporarily installed a green phone, for parents to request forgotten beach-essentials

'Family hotline' pops up in north Essex to help parents facing beach day dilemmas

Lindsey Hall said her daughter Amelia Deakin-Hall was left unable to keep even water down after paddling with a pal in the River Severn

Lindsey Hall said her daughter Amelia Deakin-Hall was left unable to keep even water down after paddling with a pal in the River Severn

Calls for sewage ban in rivers as mum claims paddling left daughter 'violently ill'

Story - Cally King has published her first book, 'Mrs Mentary's Mystery Tours'

Story - Cally King has published her first book, 'Mrs Mentary's Mystery Tours'

Mum writes interactive mystery-solving book with stops across Essex

Hopeful - Clacton Pier hopes the hot weather will bring more visitors to the beach and attractions

Hopeful - Clacton Pier hopes the hot weather will bring more visitors to the beach and attractions

Hot weather warning as temperatures could hit 30C in north Essex today

Activities- Here are some of the free activities in and around Colchester

Activities- Here are some of the free activities in and around Colchester

Cultural attractions

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Listed: 10 free family activities to do in and around Colchester this summer

A-maze-ing- The Maize Maze is a popular summer activity for kids of all ages.

A-maze-ing- The Maize Maze is a popular summer activity for kids of all ages.

Maize Maze 20 mins from Colchester that is 'perfect' as summer holiday activity

Volunteers - A new wellbeing garden has been created at Colchester Hospital due to the hard work of volunteers

Volunteers - A new wellbeing garden has been created at Colchester Hospital due to the hard work of volunteers

Colchester Hospital's new wellbeing garden is now in full bloom

See how immersing yourself into nature and spending more time outside can reduce your stress levels and positively impact your mental wellbeing.

See how immersing yourself into nature and spending more time outside can reduce your stress levels and positively impact your mental wellbeing.

Experts reveal the simple thing you can do to reduce stress and improve wellbeing

Tiny- Micropigs at Alpaca Acres can be found in the 'Piggy Paradise'.

Tiny- Micropigs at Alpaca Acres can be found in the 'Piggy Paradise'.

Micro piglet experiences on offer for the summer at a Colchester farm

Busy- Brightlingsea Regatta saw large crowds.

Busy- Brightlingsea Regatta saw large crowds.

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In pictures: Brightlingsea's annual regatta returns with 'fun for everyone'

Refill - Here are the 40 locations in Colchester city centre according to the Refill app

Refill - Here are the 40 locations in Colchester city centre according to the Refill app

Here are 40 places where you can refill in Colchester as found on the 'Refill' app

Animals- Colchester Zoo is offering the chance to Zoo Pass holders to encounter many animals in the morning.

Animals- Colchester Zoo is offering the chance to Zoo Pass holders to encounter many animals in the morning.

Colchester Zoo to open its doors early for Zoo Pass holders - here's when

Birds - a young blue tit gets a meal from mum

Birds - a young blue tit gets a meal from mum

Gazette Camera Club members share stunning snaps of King's Flypast and more

Farms - (Clockwise from top left) Hasty’s Adventure Farm Clacton, Boydell’s Dairy Farm, Jimmy's Farm, White Elm Petting Farm

Farms - (Clockwise from top left) Hasty’s Adventure Farm Clacton, Boydell’s Dairy Farm, Jimmy's Farm, White Elm Petting Farm

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Here are some of the best summer farms to enjoy near Colchester

Sprint - The Harwich Sprint Triathlon will return this weekend as it celebrates 20 years

Sprint - The Harwich Sprint Triathlon will return this weekend as it celebrates 20 years

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Harwich Triathlon marks 20 years - here's what you need to know

Blossome's team

Blossome's team

Inside the Colchester group helping people whose loved ones battle alcohol abuse

Neil Jones on a beach

Neil Jones on a beach

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New book from ex-Gazette journalist detailing best 40 walks in Essex hits the shelves

Cycle - One of the National Cycle Network routes is between Frinton and Jaywick

Cycle - One of the National Cycle Network routes is between Frinton and Jaywick

Three 'fun' cycle routes to embark on in and around Essex this Bank Holiday

1st Mersea Guides

1st Mersea Guides

Clubs and societies

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New children’s playground unveiled on Mersea Island housing development

Electro Jazz Orchestra

Electro Jazz Orchestra

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Summer programme of Colchester Castle Park bandstand concerts revealed

Treck - [left to right] Ann Arnold, Victoria Jones, Colin Weavers and Charlotte Weavers celebrating the completion of their walk

Treck - [left to right] Ann Arnold, Victoria Jones, Colin Weavers and Charlotte Weavers celebrating the completion of their walk

Everything we know about popular pier to pier walk returning to north Essex tomorrow

Camping - (Clockwise top left) The Pretty Thing campsite, Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Glamping, Alresford village, and Woodchests Glamping

Camping - (Clockwise top left) The Pretty Thing campsite, Lee Wick Farm Cottages and Glamping, Alresford village, and Woodchests Glamping

Here are four of the best-rated campsites in and around Colchester

Run - Racers taking part in the Paras'10

Run - Racers taking part in the Paras'10

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All you need to know about new Roman Rampage run replacing Colchester Paras'10 race

Essex has a variety of green space, countryside and marshland to explore in its spring walks

Essex has a variety of green space, countryside and marshland to explore in its spring walks

Listed: Here are six of the best places to enjoy a refreshing spring walk in Essex

Ranked - Images of Mersea

Ranked - Images of Mersea

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Revealed: The north Essex coastline walk named one of the best in the UK

Flooded and frozen area at the Jubilee fields

Flooded and frozen area at the Jubilee fields

Young Reporter- Flooding at the Jubilee Fields -Laura Lowe, CAST

Big crowd – Sir Bob Russell leads a New Years' Day walk opposite the former garrison's church, (Image: Clive Marchant)

Big crowd – Sir Bob Russell leads a New Years' Day walk opposite the former garrison's church, (Image: Clive Marchant)

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Sir Bob Russell's annual New Year's Day walk attracts biggest crowd yet

Walking dogs on the beach at Cudmore Grove Country Park

Walking dogs on the beach at Cudmore Grove Country Park

Get one month of free visits with the Essex Country Parks pass in 2024

Events: New Year's Day previous Wassail event at the Museum of Power, Fingringhoe Discovery Park and High Woods Country Park

Events: New Year's Day previous Wassail event at the Museum of Power, Fingringhoe Discovery Park and High Woods Country Park

'The best places' in Essex to enjoy New Year's Day without breaking the bank

Festive: areas of Colchester Zoo decorated for christmas

Festive: areas of Colchester Zoo decorated for christmas

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Review: Christmas at Colchester Zoo makes for a magical experience for all the family

Hike - Some of the best walks to go on this winter

Hike - Some of the best walks to go on this winter

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Listed: The best locations in and around Colchester for a festive winter walk

Senior Countryside Ranger Sonya Lindsell, Tree and Country Park Manager Paul Cook and councillor Martin Goss, at the unveiling of the new High Woods Country Park playground

Senior Countryside Ranger Sonya Lindsell, Tree and Country Park Manager Paul Cook and councillor Martin Goss, at the unveiling of the new High Woods Country Park playground

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Exciting new outdoor adventure playground opens at Colchester beauty spot

New release - Mark has just released his latest book which is the culmination of hard work over the course of four years (Image: Newsquest)

New release - Mark has just released his latest book which is the culmination of hard work over the course of four years (Image: Newsquest)

Meet the Colchester author whose works have seen him walk the entire Essex boundary

Creek - St Osyth has been claimed as the driest place in the UK but there are plenty of moorings at St Osyth Creek

Creek - St Osyth has been claimed as the driest place in the UK but there are plenty of moorings at St Osyth Creek

Stunning images show historic north Essex villages in all their natural beauty

Superstars - The Stedman family preparing to take on Snowdon

Superstars - The Stedman family preparing to take on Snowdon

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Soldier who has missed daughter's last three birthdays to climb Snowdon in her honour

Route - the wayfinding route travels from St Botolph’s along Magdalen Street, where residents can find Dusty's

Route - the wayfinding route travels from St Botolph’s along Magdalen Street, where residents can find Dusty's

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New £250k project to link key areas across Colchester to encourage walking

Power - Ashley and Jodi ready to set off on their 96-mile bike ride

Power - Ashley and Jodi ready to set off on their 96-mile bike ride

Father and daughter conquer epic challenge only completed by ten people

Interactive map reveals the places where women feel the most unsafe in Colchester

Interactive map reveals the places where women feel the most unsafe in Colchester

Essex County Council

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Interactive map reveals the places where women feel the most unsafe in Colchester

Interactive - High Woods Country Park launched new 'educational' trail

Interactive - High Woods Country Park launched new 'educational' trail

Colchester Council

All we know about High Woods Country Park's new 'educational' interactive trail

Do you think the green man needs to be staying lit for longer when crossing the road safely?

Do you think the green man needs to be staying lit for longer when crossing the road safely?

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Why the green man at UK crossings is set to be lit for 'extra seconds' longer

Scooter- a TIER e-scooter in Colchester

Scooter- a TIER e-scooter in Colchester

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Revealed: Number of e-scooter injuries in Essex highest in the east

Proud – Colchester Council's park rangers mark the retaining of Green Flag status for four open spaces

Proud – Colchester Council's park rangers mark the retaining of Green Flag status for four open spaces

Parks praised as 'wonderful community assets' after Green Flag awards retained

Farmer Scott's Maize Maze

Squad- Torquespeed Lionesses and councillor Michelle Burrows

Squad- Torquespeed Lionesses and councillor Michelle Burrows

New sponsorship deal announced for Tiptree young football stars

Have you noticed any flying ants near you over the last few days?

Have you noticed any flying ants near you over the last few days?

When could flying ant day 2023 arrive as giant swarms spotted on UK coast?

Reflections - Andy Hardie captured this tranquil image of a swan's reflection.

Reflections - Andy Hardie captured this tranquil image of a swan's reflection.

Stunning photos show adorable animals enjoying summer in and around Colchester

Community - Level Best Volunteers planting in the Blossom Circles

Community - Level Best Volunteers planting in the Blossom Circles

Green-fingered volunteers not defined by disabilities plant flowers in Castle Park