Exploring Epping Forest on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks …

Last updated: September 14, 2025

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1. Epping Forest Beach Trail loop from Pillow Mounds

4.23km

01:09

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lea Valley Country Park loop

6.10km

01:33

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Strawberry Hill Pond loop from Debden Green

6.26km

01:41

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Strawberry Hill Pond loop from Loughton

6.12km

01:38

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Gravel Pit Coppice loop from Sawbridgeworth

7.44km

01:54

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hooks Marsh Lake Bridge – River Lee Navigation loop from Turnford

3.97km

01:01

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Hiking loop from Ivy Chimneys

3.38km

00:53

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. River Lee Navigation – Canal Lock loop from Turnford

7.36km

01:53

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Connaught Water – Connaught Water, Epping Forest loop from Loughton

7.17km

01:53

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Pishiobury Park loop from Lower Sheering

5.63km

01:27

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Epping Forest

1. Epping Forest Beach Trail loop from Pillow Mounds

2. Lea Valley Country Park loop

3. Strawberry Hill Pond loop from Debden Green

4. Strawberry Hill Pond loop from Loughton

5. Gravel Pit Coppice loop from Sawbridgeworth

6. Hooks Marsh Lake Bridge – River Lee Navigation loop from Turnford

7. Hiking loop from Ivy Chimneys

8. River Lee Navigation – Canal Lock loop from Turnford

9. Connaught Water – Connaught Water, Epping Forest loop from Loughton

10. Pishiobury Park loop from Lower Sheering

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