The Top 10 Natural Monuments around Epping Forest
Epping Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments around Epping Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Epping Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 2, 2025
Also known as 'The Monarch of the Forest', Grimston's Oak is estimated to be around 350 years old. It is named after a cricketer, Robert Grimston who played in the …
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An Iron Age hillfort once stood here, in the northern reaches of Epping Forest. The earthworks are still clearly visible and would have protected an area of 11 acres (4.5 …
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It's often possible to spot the Deer Sanctuary's fallow deer inhabitants from the trails in this part of Epping Forest. Once a Royal hunting forest, Epping has had a long …
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Gernon Bushes Nature Reserve is a pocket of ancient woodland that is home to many rare marsh plants and flowers. It is the last remnant of the old Coopersale Common …
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An Iron Age hill fort and camp now within Epping Forest. It would have been busier here in around 500BCE when the camp was inhabited. The earth works which are …
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The Oak Trail starts and ends by Theydon Bois station and loops through Bell Common and Birch Wood. With varying terrain, it's a moderately challenging walk that's clearly signposted the whole way round.
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Another stunning towering tree in Epping Forest. This spot is perfect for a photo op or a quiet moment of appreciation.
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No remains of the castle exists, but still nice to walk around and explore.
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Best avoided after rain - unless you're on an off-road bike
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Good Gravel Road with amazing forest landscapes, Especially magical during Golden hour, We ride it with 23 and 25 mm Tyres with no problem when its dry.
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