The best walks and hikes around Hainault Forest
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Hainault Forest loop from Chigwell Row
9.98km
02:42
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Soapley's Wood – Ape's Grove loop from Stapleford Abbotts
9.05km
02:25
100m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Hainault Forest loop from Stapleford Abbotts
6.41km
01:41
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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